China to invest in Tanzania textile plants
China has a plan to invest in cotton ginneries in Tanzania. The investment plan includes construction of cotton processing factories in the Shinyanga region with the view to adding value…
Cambodian textile workers suffer malnourishment
Cambodian garment workers stitching clothes that supply to UK high street are malnourished to the point of collapse.A recent study reveals a third of Cambodian garment workers producing clothes sold…
BATEXPO,Bangladesh’s biggest apparel show to be held on October 10
The 24th edition of BATEXPO (BangladeshApparel and Textile Exposition), is set to be held from October 10 to 12, 2013. It is Bangladesh’s biggest apparel trade show and local exporters are expecting…
Nepal’s textiles and pashmina exports on a high
The export of handicraft products surged by 6 percent in the last fiscal year, compared to the previous year. A significant increase in the export of pashmina products, metal crafts,…
World apparel and textile production continues to rise
Global apparel and textile production has continued its year-on-year growth into the second quarter, with developing and emerging economies leading the way.While the latest figures support forecasts for a modest…
India, Lanka sign MoUon Chinese market
India and Sri Lanka have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on combining their strengths – Sri Lanka’s garment producing infrastructure and India’s quality fabric output. The aim is to jointly…
UN monitoring Cambodian plants for worker’s rights
The United Nations is monitoring garment factories in Cambodia, particularly worker’s rights and safety standards. Accidents have occurred in Cambodia recently, including two at factories in May, one of which…
IFAI to break records in Orlando
The Roseville-based Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) will bring the IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 to the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla, from October 23 to 25.…
Increasing interest of investors in Bangladesh textile industry
Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector is a ready market for textile goods, so investors' interest in the textile industry is increasing.Local and foreign entrepreneurs have been coming forward with fresh investment…
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China’s CPTPP membership could create hurdles for US’ textile industry
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Bangladesh: New Accord fails in brands’ legal accountability to suppliers
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Diversification can help Vietnam lift production amid latest COVID-19 outbreak
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Cotton prices to be bullish this year predict analysts
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