ICA resorts to mediation
The England-based International Cotton Association (ICA) used to expel members that deal with companies that are blacklisted for defaulting on contracts.But now mediation services will be introduced. This will help…
Pakistan wants action on GSP Plus
Pakistan wants to formulate an aggressive policy for export of readymade garments and for attaining maximum benefits under the GSP Plus status. The European Union granted duty free access to Pakistani…
Spinexpo Shanghai witnesses positive business activity
Spinexpo Shanghai, held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center of Pudong, Shanghai from September 2 to 4, 2014 witnessed a lot of business activity and rise in number of international visitors, asserting its international leadership…
Indian jute mills protest imports from Bangladesh
Bangladesh has announced incentives for jute exports to India.However jute mills in India are not amused. They are planning to file an anti dumping case. They feel such subsidized exports to India…
Issues dog transatlantic treaty
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is a proposed free trade agreement between the EU and the US.This is a deal involving the world’s two biggest economies. Some say the…
Outsourcing orders shifting to Vietnam
There is a growing trend of orders shifting from China and Bangladesh to Vietnam.Multinational groups have realized that outsourcing in China is no more the optimal solution. Production costs in…
Beyond Denim Hall witnesses 25% bigger space
Autumn 2014 edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics to be held at Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China, from October 20 to 23, 2014. Exhibition will see a newly…
Cambodia to grow by 7.5 per cent
Cambodia's economic growth is estimated to reach 7.2 per cent this year, driven by garment export, construction, and services sectors.Growth has held up well in Cambodia despite domestic uncertainty and…
CISMEF 2014 in October
The China International SME Fair 2014 (CISMEF) will be held this month.The fair would provide exposure to 1.1 million small and medium enterprises of the world. CISMEF 2014 would be…
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New EU EPR rules shake up global textile industry
A major shift in European Union policy is set to redefine the global apparel and textile landscape. The EU is... Read more
From Tariffs to Textiles: Dornbirn GFC highlights strains and solutions in globa…
The just concluded annual Global Fibre Conference in Dornbirn put forth a complex picture of the synthetic fibre industry. While... Read more
The end of de minimis, small businesses face a trade shock in America
When the US government moved to terminate the long-standing de minimis exemption, the duty-free threshold for low-value imports, it sent... Read more
Rise of Regional Fashion: BRICS+ Summit signals shift in global fashion power
The recently concluded BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow was more than just a series of runway shows; it was a... Read more
Nomura Report: Asian exporters absorb tariffs, rethink supply chains
As global trade enters a period of recalibration, Asian exporters are bearing the brunt of escalating US tariffs while simultaneously... Read more
The Soul of Style: BRICS+ Fashion Summit weaves a new narrative of ‘Culture, Cra…
In a world where fast fashion often dominates, a different conversation took center stage in Moscow. The recently concluded BRICS+... Read more
Fashion's New Fit: Tailoring and alteration services stitch a story of growth
From the runways of Paris to the digital storefronts of global e-commerce, the fashion industry is changing. As consumers increasingly... Read more
Fashion's New Frontier: Designers and innovators redefine 'Brand' at BRICS+ Fash…
The global fashion landscape is undergoing a "tectonic shift," and the inaugural BRICS+ Fashion Summit, held in Moscow from August... Read more
Luxury brands swap leases for deeds as global real estate strategy shifts
Luxury fashion houses are increasingly choosing to buy, not rent, the world’s most coveted retail spaces, marking a sharp shift... Read more
STAR Network joins hands with Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action to adv…
An inter-regional alliance of garment producer associations, The Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region (STAR) Network, has reaffirmed its commitment... Read more