New Website Connects ASEAN Suppliers with Global Buyers

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The SourceASEAN.com website, unveiled at the recent ASEAN Fashion Plus Trade Fair in Bangkok, enables buyers to source textiles and production in ASEAN countries with the click of a mouse. USAID supported development of this virtual, vertical factory, enhancing sales and networking for ASEAN’s textiles and apparel industry.

Chinese Officials Agree to Strengthen CFL Quality Controls

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Chinese government and private-sector representatives agreed at a USAID-sponsored meeting in Beijing to ensure that energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) consistently meet quality standards. China makes 90 percent of the world’s CFLs.

Thailand Erects Wildlife Trafficking Banners at All Borders

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Thailand posted placards and banners at its borders with Burma, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia to raise awareness about the impact and illegality of trading in protected species. The program, supported by the US Support Program for the ASEAN-Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN), is engineered to heighten vigilance among customs officials.