Mauritius

Mauritius tries boosting textile investment

11 September 2002 - Mauritius intends developing yarn and fabric production in order to fully benefit from new US preferential treatment and to overcome the rise in labor costs. Full Report...

Novel Denim reports loss after Madagascar's troubles

12 August 2002 - Mauritian jean maker Novel Denim announced a US$6.22 million net loss for its first quarter fiscal ended 30 June 2002 as a consequence of recent political events in Madagascar. Full Report...

Madagascar soon returning to normal

15 July 2002 - Economic conditions will progressively return to normal in Madagascar after the new regime was officially recognized by the United States. Full Report...

Novel Denim still trapped in Madagascar

11 June 2002 - Hong Kong-based Novel Denim reports a US$9.4 million net loss for its fourth quarter fiscal as a result of political turmoil in Madagascar. Sales of fabrics would possibly offset difficulties met in garment production. Full Report...

Surge in US apparel imports from African lesser developed countries  (SAMPLE)

22 May 2002 - US apparel imports from Sub-Saharan Africa are now surging as a clear result of duty-free treatment offered under the AGOA. Lesotho and Kenya are the main winners to the detriment of South Africa and Mauritius. Full Report...