Bandung economy is mainly built upon tourism, manufacturing, textile/apparel, education institutions, technology, retail, services, plantation/agriculture, financial, pharmaceutical, food, among others. Those are the major inves
tments and most popular fields/industries being sought here.
Bandung has nearly 50 higher educational institutions and is among the most popular destination for education in Indonesia. Creative-based culture has shaped the basis of Bandung economy. The once quiet residential district of Dago has become an important business and entertainment centre. Chic cafes and restaurants are spreading out along Dago Street. In the early 1990s Cihampelas Street became a popular clothing store location.
The distro sell stylish non-trademarked products, made by local designers. Books, indie label records, magazines, fashion products and other accessories are typical distro products. After their products receive large teenagers attention, then these local designers make their own clothing company. Now, there are more than 200 local brand names in Bandung. The distro distance itself from factory outlets in term of its philosophy. Distros arise from individual designers and young entrepreneurs, while factory outlet products are from garment factories.
Bandung administration has agreed to optimize 7 industrial and trade area which its are the speciality of Bandung:
� Binongjati Knitting Industrial and Trade Center
� Cigondewah Textile Trade Center
� Cihampelas Jeans Trade Center
� Suci (T and Oblong) Shirt Industrial Center
� Cibaduyut Shoes Industrial Center
� Cibuntu Tofu and Tempeh Industrial Center
� Sukamulya Sukajadi Doll Industrial
