FIJI: Foreign company gives kiss of life to textile industry

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Updated August 27, 2007 11:30:11

At a time when many investors have shied away from Fiji, a German-owned textile manufacturer has pledged its willingness to lend a hand. Freundenberg Limited - which employs 37,000 employees around the world -- sent its senior executives in Melbourne and Hong Kong to Suva this week, meeting buyers and textile factory operators. Company managing director Malcolm Barrow says they hope their visit will instill greater entreprenuerial spirit in Fiji's garment industry.

Presenter: Samisoni Pareti
Speakers: Malcolm Barrow, managing director of world textile supplier Freundenberg

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