Best-ever International Fashion and Leather Fair Taking Place in Bangkok

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 16, 2010 -- Thailand, Bangkok – 16 March 2010 – Organised by the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, in collaboration with the private sector, Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2010, BIFF & BIL 2010 is scheduled for April 1st to 4th at Challenger Hall 1 - 3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Thailand.

Under the theme “Look East” with the tagline “ASEAN Integration Textiles – Apparel – Leather” BIFF & BIL 2010 is to present the great potential and grandeur of ASEAN’s fashion industry, covering everything from upstream, midstream to downstream.

Mr.Yanyong Phuangrach, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of commerce of the Royal Thai Government said, “Thailand earned US17.6 billion from fashion exports in 2009, up 2.24% from 2008. The export figure is expected to surpass US20 billion this year, a 9-13% growth over 2009. These include US7-7.2 billion from the textile sector, representing a 10-12% growth; US3.2-3.4 billion from garments, a 10-15% increase; US3.8 billion from fabrics and yarns, a 10% rise; US1.4 billion from leather goods, about 1% increase. With ASEAN free trade agreements currently effective, the trade between ASEAN member countries and their partners tend to grow rapidly and generate a greater opportunity for manufacturers, dealers and buyers who are seeking to capitalise on these FTA privileges.”

“The fashion industry, which incorporates textiles, garments, leather goods and shoes, is a major source of Thailand’s export revenues. It has been growing persistently over the last five years, thanks to the collaboration of the government and private sectors that helps developing the industry’s competitive advantages and nurturing the sustainable growth on its course to being ASEAN’s fashion hub,” said Srirat Rastapana, Director General of the Department of Export Promotion (DEP).

“The 25th edition of BIFF & BIL continues to strengthen and promote the cooperation between the government and private organisations involved to offer solutions for sustainable growth. The fair is set to stimulate new developments, not only within the Thai fashion industry, but also for better trade relations between ASEAN member countries.”

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