China's women's wear industry is anticipating an improved export climate for 2010, despite several challenges that continue to beset suppliers. In fact, the majority of businesses are expecting at least 10 percent growth for 2009.

India's garments industry has achieved worldwide prominence as a source of clothing that combines the latest global fashion trends with exquisite designs, which are resplendent of influences taken from the local culture.

China's footwear industry is optimistic of export sales growth, despite weak overseas demand. The global financial downturn and the EU's anti-dumping duties on leather shoes have affected the country's footwear overseas revenue negatively. Even so, economic indicators pointing to sustained recovery in markets worldwide are leading many suppliers to project as much as 20 percent growth in the next 12 months.

China's networking equipment industry remains in an upturn, spurred by widening adoption in the home and enterprise segments worldwide. The former is buoyed by declining implementation costs and the broadening range of multimedia entertainment devices and applications that support an interconnected infrastructure. The globalization of business and resulting need for efficient data sharing and storage, and electronic commerce are feeding the second sector.