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Latest update: 24 April 2009 - Issue 04

Household Products

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Photo Feeding the stay-home trend
- report from the International Home and Housewares Show 2009, Chicago
The economic downturn has had Americans turning again to the "cocooning" trend of saving money and staying home for meals and entertainment. Hong Kong suppliers of houseware took advantage of the demand for electrical kitchen gadgets....

Photo The great multi-functional cookout
China's citizens aspire to a better quality of life as urban living standards improve. New types of cookware with multiple functions are becoming increasingly popular as they appeal to those wanting to develop their culinary art....


Jewellery

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Photo Hong Kong firms polish design image
- report from Baselworld 2009
Hong Kong's jewellery suppliers threw off global uncertainty, lower demand and volatility in currencies and precious metals; they ended up offering better quality design for sales at Europe's top watch and jewellery event....


Garments, Textiles & Accessories

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Photo Children's wear upgraded and branded
The children's wear industry in Zhili, Zhejiang Province, is expanding despite the economic downturn. Factories have sold out of stock and there are moves afoot to consolidate and brand goods that have sprung from some 1,000 new production enterprises....


Advertising Services

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Photo Advantages of "vertical shopping"
With an average of at least one shopping mall opening every month, retail in Germany continues to confound the economic downturn. Hong Kong's expertise in "vertical shopping" concepts for smaller malls in confined inner city spaces could benefit investors....