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10 February 2023

South Korea is the world’s 10th-biggest economy and is leading an oriental fashion revolution

But the won has long been treated like an emerging-market currency. The government is trying to change that — and join currencies like the U.S. dollar, euro, and yen — by loosening trading restrictions. The new measures will double the hours of open trading and let international investors deal directly with local brokerages that might offer better rates. South Koreans are the world's biggest spenders on luxury goods and the country is the first and the biggest foreign investor in the RMG and textile sector in Bangladesh

09 January 2023

Change shape at the touch of a button

A single material can replace entire systems of sensors, controllers and actuators. Programmable materials are real shapeshifters. At the push of a button, they change their properties in a controlled and reversible way and adapt autonomously to new circumstances. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Programmable Materials CPM develop these programmable materials and, together with industrial partners, bring them to market maturity. One of the goals is to reduce the use of resources. [Formänderung auf Knopfdruck – chemie.de]

03 June 2022

Activewear in China

From local activewear startups to the rise of niche sports, China's ever-changing fitness trends reflect a broad shift in values for Gen Z. [It’s All Working Out for Activewear in China – Jing Daily]

26 May 2022

Nike also closes franchise in Russia

U.S. sports giant Nike is set to leave Russia after declining to renew the brand’s agreements with authorized resellers within the country. Contracts between Nike and two of its largest authorized Russian retailers expire today (May 26), the Vedomosti business newspaper reported. [Nike to Exit Russia as Resale Contracts End – Moscow Times]

31 March 2022

China’s sportswear industry booms with local brands on trend

Hoodies with eye-catching Chinese characters. Coats covered in tiger stripes. Shoes featuring traditional floral patterns. China’s homegrown sportswear is the latest craze among its young generation as they begin to switch from international brands to locally produced ones. (Class- Xinhua Silk Road)

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21 March 2022

U.S. Blocks Li-Ning Shoes and T-Shirts in Port for Suspected Use of North Korean Slave Workers

Hong Kong's Li-Ning goods (CNN Business) are being held by U.S. authorities after US Customs and Border Protection said an investigation indicated that the Chinese sportswear giant uses North Korean labor in its supply chain.

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