Leather goods: Bangladesh’s next cash cow
As Bangladesh prepares to advance to the next level of economic development, our policymakers have…
Bay’s leather park eyes $25m Chinese fund
Chinese companies are likely to invest Tk 200 crore ($25 million) at the Bay’s planned…
New footwear design center opens in India
This institute is one the three new FDDIs that will be established as part of…
India cuts sales tax on 50 products including leather goods
India slashed the sales tax rate on over 50 products on Saturday in a move…
Vietnam: exports revenue to rise again
Vietnam’s export turnover is likely to reach 236.6 billion US dollars in 2018, an increase…
Establishing economic zones: Tax-breaks, incentives lure investors
A rising number of entrepreneurs are joining the queue to establish private economic zones, tempted…
Footwear makers based in China are interested to invest in Bangladesh
Leather and footwear makers based in China are interested to make the investment in order…
Pakistan’s footwear exports with good performance
In May 2018, the volume of Pakistan’s exported footwear increased by 17.0% compared to similar…
Though US Consumer Spending is up, it’s Not Going to Clothing and Footwear
Consumers may be spending more, but they’re focused on things beyond what they wear. U.S.…
Labor Costs and Trade Agreements are Luring Footwear Brands to Vietnam
As sourcing costs rise along with trade tensions, the appeal of affordable labor costs and…