John Zarocostas
Articles by John Zarocostas
WORLD: Foreign investment up in emerging countries
28 July 2011
Global foreign direct investment inflows rose by 5% to $1.24 trillion in 2010, boosted by an increase in manufacturing projects in emerging countries - including many with significant apparel sectors - a UN report says.
WORLD: Trade talks paralysed by cotton and tariffs
27 July 2011
Global trade talks are now in "paralysis," World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Pascal Lamy declared Tuesday (26 July), as gridlock largely by China and the US over cotton and tariffs tanked hopes a small package to benefit the poorest countries can be reached by December.
CHINA: Economy remains on a "solid footing" - IMF
26 July 2011
Spurred by vigorous domestic and external demand, China's economy remains on a "solid footing" and is projected to grow by 9.6% in 2011 according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
WORLD: Preferential pacts don't boost trade - WTO
25 July 2011
Emerging economies making their mark on fashion
11 July 2011
WORLD: Textile trade restrictions on the rise
25 May 2011
Business leaders see rosy prospects for 2011
9 February 2011
Retailers to face more scrutiny from green consumers
3 February 2011
SWITZERLAND: Global Trade talks back on track
31 January 2011
EU: Pakistan tariff waiver gains initial support
15 December 2010
ANALYSIS: Hong Kong added value offsets textile export dip
15 December 2010
Textile makers squeezed by cotton crisis
15 November 2010
EU: To step up efforts to reduce hidden trade barriers
11 November 2010
ANALYSIS: Western slump affects Sri Lanka exports
5 November 2010
Currency bill escalates China-US trade tensions
30 September 2010
COMMENT: Bangladesh working conditions still inadequate
29 September 2010
GLOBAL: Textile trade rebound seen beating apparel in 2010
23 September 2010
HONDURAS: Maquila exports under pressure says WTO
23 September 2010
UN: New report rates CSR as a priority
22 September 2010
ASIA: Textile nations surge up competition charts
22 September 2010
UN expert highlights Brazilian garment labour issues
17 September 2010
