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India wants to become a manufacturing powerhouse to rival China — but its reliance on the Chinese supply chain for things like batteries and semiconductors makes for a complex and exceedingly difficult puzzle to untangle. On today's Big Take Asia Podcast, host Oanh Ha and Bloombe ...  Show more

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Beyond Shein’s uber cheap clothes, the fast-fashion retailer from China has been involved in numerous scandals, including claims of human rights abuses. Even if you’ve never done a Shein haul, it’s time to get to know the massive company.

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C’est la marque de vêtements qui cartonne auprès de la jeune génération. Shein, marque chinoise créée en 2012 séduit grâce à des prix très attractifs et une offre de produits sans cesse renouvelée. En moins de dix ans, le géant chinois qui distribue ses produits dans 150 pays, ...

The apparel and footwear market of India is expected to grow rapidly. And this growth is expected to come from the rise of affordable fast fashion consumption. Clothes are cheaper than ever, and hence discarded more frequently than ever before. However, where are these clothes ...

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