Highlights | | | | World Singapore: most competitive economy Jun 12, 2019 / Singapore Singapore has ranked as the world’s most competitive economy for the first time since 2010, according to the IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, as the United States slipped from the top spot and economic uncertainty took its toll on conditions in Europe | | | | | | Trade India increases tariffs on US goods Jun 18, 2019 / India India has imposed higher customs duties on a range of goods coming from the US, effective from last Sunday. This comes as a response to similar measures taken by the US | | | | | | Companies Huajian group to invest in Ethiopia Jun 13, 2019 / Ethiopia According to the website of the Ethiopian Embassy Brussels, the Chinese-based group will invest 100 million US dollars in shoe manufacturing and coffee processing | | | | | | Trade Crocs to reduce sourcing from China Jun 14, 2019 / United States The footwear company known for the iconic clogs says the amount of US products sourced from China will be below 10% for 2020. Currently, Crocs imports 30% of its US product from China | | | | | | Innovation The importance of design in sustainable footwear Jun 14, 2019 / Portugal An increasing number of companies are focusing on products based on recycled, recyclable, biodegradable, renewable materials and more durable products and the design element is key on the whole process | | | | | | Companies Puma to invest 40 million US dollars in Indiana Jun 14, 2019 / United States Puma North America intends to invest 40 million US dollars in a new distribution center in Indiana. A 635 000-square-foot building and the hiring of 90 people should be the key elements of the new facility | | | | | | | Next Events | | | | | | Jun 18-Jun 20, 2019 | London- United Kingdom | | | Jun 18-Jun 20, 2019 | Denver- United States | | | Jun 18-Jun 20, 2019 | Moscow- Russian Federation | | | Jun 19-Jun 21, 2019 | Denver- United States | | | | | More News | | | World | | Jun 18, 2019 | | | | Companies | | Jun 17, 2019 | | | | Companies | | Jun 18, 2019 | | | | |