Business issue

China: Labour Shortage Issues
Needs more experts, skilled workers & professionals.
Factories in the Pearl River Delta are facing labour shortage in recent years. In fact, most of the eastern coastal regions are facing the same problem as well.

Country report

Overview of Thailand’s Furniture Industry
Looking at 2011/2012
Thailand’s furniture industry continues to be one of the strongest in the region due to production quality, innovative and modern styling, and flexibility in material use.

Japan: After The Earthquake & Tsunami
Furniture stores remain upbeat
In a special report, Home Living speaks to furniture stores in the coastal areas of Sendai city, Miyagi refecture, the area most severely affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Hit Guide

Colour Trends For 2013/2014
A look into the future for popular colour choices
Milou Ket gives insight into her new INTERIORS book, edition 2013 / 2014. In this book the most influential international themes are shown. The book contains both summer and winter themes.

Regional report

The 3rd Indonesian Furniture Design Competition
AHEC Launches The Competition In Bali & Jakarta.
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has now launched its 3rd Indonesian Furniture Design Competition (IFDC) with celebrity TV host Amy Devers presenting her work at seminars in Bali and Jakarta.