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CHAPTER 1: TEXTILES AND CLOTHING IN THE ASEAN REGION: AN OVERVIEW
Introduction
Asean Cooperation
The Asean Economies
Inward Foreign Investment
Factors Affecting Global Textile and Clothing Production Trends
Role of the Asean Textile and Clothing Industries
International Competitiveness and Future Prospects
CHAPTER 2: INTERNATIONAL TRADING ARRANGEMENTS
Asean External Relations
Shift Away from the Nics
The Multi-Fibre Arrangement
CHAPTER 3: BRUNEI
Introduction
Country Background
Investing in Brunei
Development of Brunei's Textile and Clothing Industry
Exports
Companies, Activities and Main Products
Current and Future Investment
Domestic Market
Import Opportunities in Brunei for Foreign Textile and Clothing Firms
CHAPTER 4: INDONESIA
Introduction
Country Background
Investing in Indonesia
Export Incentives
Development of the Indonesian Textile and Clothing Industry
Industry Size and Structure
Domestic and Foreign Investment in Textiles and Clothing
Exports and Imports
Current and Future Activities of Selected Companies
Import Opportunities in Indonesia for Foreign Textile and Clothing Firms
CHAPTER 5: MALAYSIA
Introduction
Country Background
Investing in Malaysia
Development of the Malaysian Textile and Clothing Industry
Industry Size and Structure
Exports and Imports
International Competitiveness
Government Policy on Textiles and Clothing Investment
The Industry's Long Term Strategy
Current and Future Activities of Selected Companies
Import Opportunities in Malaysia for Foreign Textile and Clothing Firms
CHAPTER 6:THE PHILIPPINES
Introduction
Country Background
Investing in the Philippines
Development of the Philippines Textile and Clothing Industry
Industry Size and Structure
Exports and Imports
Government Policy on Textiles and Clothing Development
Investment Plans in the Textile and Clothing Industry
Current and Future Activities of Selected Companies
Import Opportunities in The Philippines for Foreign Textile and Clothing Firms
CHAPTER 7: SINGAPORE
Introduction
Country Background
Investing in Singapore
Structure and Development of Singapore's Textile and Clothing Industry
Exports and Imports
International Competitiveness
Current and Future Activities of Selected Companies
Import Opportunities in Singapore for Foreign Textile and Clothing Firms
CHAPTER 8: THAILAND
Introduction
Country Background
Investing in Thailand
Development of Thailand's Textile and Clothing Industry
Industry Size and Structure
Exports and Imports
Investment and Investment Policy
Current and Future Activities of Selected Companies
Import Opportunities in Thailand for Foreign Textile and Clothing Firms
CHAPTER 9: FUTURE PROSPECTS
Introduction
Summary of Advantages and Disadvantages by Country
The Hong Kong Factor
Investment from Nics and Developed Countries
Looking to the Future
APPENDIX A: LABOUR COST COMPARISONS
APPENDIX B: QUOTAS RESTRICTING ASEAN TEXTILE AND CLOTHING EXPORTS TO THE EC AND US MARKETS
APPENDIX C: TEXTILE AND CLOTHING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS OR RELEVANT GOVERNMENT BODIES
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