Posts tagged "exports"

GARMENT INDUSTRY IN BANGLADESH

31

Dec 2015


Global Sourcing, Safety and Compliance
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GARMENT INDUSTRY IN BANGLADESH

Beside "Made in China", what other remarks do you usually find when you go shopping? "Made in Bangladesh". They don't only manufacture for common brands, but also for what we call 'branded'. Let's take a look the undercover behind Bangladesh's garment industry.     The Garment Industry In 2013, Savar Building or Rana Plaza in Bangladesh collapsed and it is considered as the deadliest garment-factory accident. Following this accident, NYU Stern Center underwent a year-long study...

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FIGHTING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT IN CHINA

09

Dec 2015


Global Sourcing, Quality Management
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FIGHTING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT IN CHINA

It's a normal thing, seeing people holding fake Prada or LV or other brands in China. It's a normal thing too to see people selling Gucci or Prada at the flee market in China. Getting further, in Shanghai or Shenzhen, the fake markets are one of the tourist attractions, where the sellers can speak English! From my friend's experience, they set a very high price, well, sometimes it depends on the quality. There are terms like Super Quality (very similar like the original one, and it's not cheap),...

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CHINA ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN WITH JACK MA

09

Nov 2015


Global Sourcing, International trade
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CHINA ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN WITH JACK MA

Who doesn't know Jack Ma... The current richest man in China caused by his agile Alibaba's IPO move in the US market. We know that currently, China's economy has been in the slowdown state, but what does Jack Ma think about this slowdown? Let's take a look ...     Don't You Worry About the Slowdown...   In Ma's opinion, the 'over-reacted' attention from all of the world reflects the global importance of Chinese economy. He added that continuing to strive for the double dig...

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CHINA’S BEST PERFORMING CITY

25

Sep 2015


Global Sourcing
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CHINA’S BEST PERFORMING CITY

First time you read the title, which city pops up first in your mind? Shanghai? Beijing? Guangzhou? or even Shenzhen? It's not entirely wrong, but it's not those cities! Here are the clues:       Home of the Pandas   Super Spicy Food! (Main Ingredients: Chili, Chili, Chili, Peppercorn, Peppercorn, Peppercorn, Oil, Oil, Oil, Coriander)   Different Varieties of Chili for This City's Special Dishes   Peppercorn   Their "It" Hotpot   The ...

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HOW BRAZIL MANAGES ITS TRADE GROWTH

27

Aug 2015


International trade, Logistics
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HOW BRAZIL MANAGES ITS TRADE GROWTH

Olá! Yes, it's a Hello in Portuguese. Today, our topic comes from Brazil, yeay! Brazil is a country that has a quite high GDP compared to other countries in Latin America. Here is the analysis about how Brazil manages its trade growth.   Let's Get Started For the past 2 decades, Brazil’s annual trade growth surpassed 10%. But surprisingly, last year it dropped by 7% and the GDP only rose by 0.1% in 2014. What did happen in Brazil? How to get the economy back on track again? To do ...

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10 Tips to Survive in Guangzhou Canton Fair

14

Oct 2014


Global Sourcing, International trade, Opportunities, Supplier Assessment
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10 Tips to Survive in Guangzhou Canton Fair

If you want to make direct personal contacts, identify suppliers, and find out the ‘ins and outs’ of doing business in China, attending trade fairs are a great first step. However, it is important to bear some points in mind to get the most out of your business visit to China. For many Westerners, China is definitely not the easiest place to travel in.   How to survive in Guangzhou then?   Here are 10 points for your to keep in mind when attending the Canton Fair in Gua...

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Manufacturing Day in the U.S.

30

Sep 2014


Global Sourcing, International trade, Opportunities
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Manufacturing Day in the U.S.

Manufacturing is more than just a cornerstone of the U.S. economy; it’s a cornerstone of modern life. The screen you’re reading this on is a manufactured commodity. The radio you’re listening to, the car you drove to work, the smartphone your kids keep staring at – your refrigerator, your TV, your medicine – all manufactured goods.   Many headlines about U.S. manufacturing are negative, focusing on increased global competition in the sector, but the fact is that the U.S. manufac...

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What is on Canton Fair October 2014?

19

Sep 2014


Global Sourcing, Opportunities, Service Offered
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What is on Canton Fair October 2014?

The Canton Fair is China’s largest Trade show. Hosted in the capital of the Guangdong province, Guangzhou, it’s a major yearly event for import businesses of all sizes. Foreign business owners visit the fair on bi-annual basis, with hopes and dreams to find reliable Chinese suppliers or importers. Previously, a great majority of the visitors attended the fair to search for Chinese suppliers. But times are changing and nowadays you can find a decent amount of foreign exporters who visit the f...

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Chile plan to export to China and India

26

Nov 2013


Global Sourcing, Opportunities
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Chile plan to export to China and India

The agro-food production from both Chile and Peru could start increasingly complementing one another in the coming years as a result of Chile's invitation to start exporting together to China and India. "We seriously need to consider "Chindia", which in 2050 will represent 46% of the world's GDP," pointed out Carlos Escaffi Rubio, adviser for the Economic Department from Chile's embassy in Peru. He also added that "what we can do is start collaborating and complementing one another with produ...

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China’s Exports Rise 7.2% in August

09

Sep 2013


Global Sourcing, Logistics
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China’s Exports Rise 7.2% in August

BEIJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's exports rose 7.2 percent year on year to 190.61 billion U.S. dollars in August, according to customs figures released on Sunday. The growth rate was 2.1 percentage points higher than July. Imports also rose last month, gaining 7 percent to 162.09 billion U.S. dollars, the General Administration of Customs said in a statement. Total foreign trade grew 7.1 percent in August over the same month in 2012 to 352.7 billion U.S. dollars, said the statement. ...

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