Asmindo oprimistic 2008 furniture, handicraft exports to reach US$3 bln

""We are optimistic the target of three billlion US dollars for 2008 will be reached with the support of all relevant parties in the government and business community," Asmindo Chairman Ambar Tjahyono said here on Saturday. Tjahyono who is in Shenzhen to attend the 22nd...

Asmindo eyes US$60 million from furniture exports to China

"The Indonesian Furniture and Handicraft Industry Association (Asmindo) has set a target of furniture exports worth US$60 million to China this year, or an increase by ten percent if compared with those in the previous year, Asmindo chairman Ambar Tjahyono said here on...

The Versatile Bamboo - Its Contributions To Our Environment

China has at present more than five million hectares of bamboo plantation and still growing. In recent years bamboo has also been lauded as a source of fabric. Bamboo cloth is gaining popularity in the world market, for its softness comparable to silk and its ability to...

Bali`s handicraft exports up 8 pct

"Bali`s export of various handicraft goods in the first ten months of 2007 rose 8.6 percent to US$202.8 million from US186.7 million in the same period last year.Wooden handicraft goods and furniture still dominated the export with a value of US$113.7 million compared to...

Bali`s handicraft exports to east Europe reach US$2.1 million

"The handicraft products mostly ordered by East European importers from Bali were wooden household utensils, plaited items and bamboo handicraft articles besides garments and toys, she said. She said that the East European countries which imported Balinese handicraft products...

RI ready to enter ecolabeled furniture, handicraft product markets

""Ecolabel certificates will only be given to forest and forestry product management units which manage their forests through environment-friendly methods and allow local people to share the benefits of the forests," he said. An American Sustainable Furniture Council...