JAPAN: Bilateral trade to Touch USD 25 Billion by 2014: Anand Sharma
Shri Anand Sharma, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. Seiji Maehara signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Japan today. This Agreement is the most ambitious agreement signed by India so far and covers trade in goods, services and investment under its ambit.
JAPAN: Japan`s H1 apparel imports down 5.9% in value
According to a Japan Textiles Importers Association report on January-June apparel imports based on Ministry of Finance trade statistics, imports decreased in general, but increased from ASEAN centering on Vietnam, Indonesia and Myanmar, as well as from Bangladesh.
JAPAN: New Silk Road to promote development
The conference calls for the upgrade of the transport within the region, to connect the east coast of South Korea with the western shore of Japan, in order to deepen industrial and technological cooperations in the rim, according to Park Seung-ho.
JAPAN: Social contribution paves way into Bangladesh
A number of Japanese firms, such as major apparel manufacturer Onward Holdings Co., have launched social contribution projects in Bangladesh, as they see the nation as a promising base for future production and marketing.
JAPAN: Fast Retailing to launch its Uniqlo casual wear in Taiwan
Japan's largest clothing retailer Fast Retailing Co is scheduled to launch its casual wear brand Uniqlo in Taiwan this fall. Local fans looking for Uniqlo bargains — or those of Sweden's Zara and H&M or the US' Gap — have long had to venture outside of Taiwan to find such items.
JAPAN: Japan Fashion Show Goes 3-D
Japanese fashion magazine Non-no teamed up with satellite broadcaster BS-TBS and consumer electronics firm Panasonic Corp. to stream its Spring Collection show live in 3-D at three cinemas on Sunday in Japan.
JAPAN: Teijin Expands ECO CIRCLETM Overseas
Teijin Fibers Limited announced that the ECO CIRCLE Garment Accessories Association, an organization dedicated to promoting the enhanced recyclability of garments through the use of more eco-friendly accessories, welcomed Hong Kong Non-Woven Fabric Industrial Co., Ltd.
JAPAN: Takumi Men’s Clothing Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
The Spring/Summer 2009 Takumi men’s clothing collection will debut at the New York Collective, July 21-23. The line consists of premium denim and beautifully designed luxury shirts all handcrafted in Japan, and some organic clothing.
JAPAN: Mackintosh to grow coats and hats business
Mackintosh Rainwear is building a £50m business in Japan to fund a major fashion re-launch in Europe and the US. Mackintosh is a Scottish company which makes the original waterproof coats. The firm is hoping to follow in the footsteps of
JAPAN: Antique and vintage Indian textiles
Hiroko Iwatate began collecting antique and vintage Indian textiles 37 years ago. Not pieces created as art, but ordinary items — clothing, rugs, quilts, curtains — utilizing skills, techniques and designs passed down by generations of
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