
JULY 2010 Power shortages threaten Vietnam’s textile industries ASEAN economies tipped to continue growth trajectory Strike threats loom in Cambodia while labour pay talks stall Silk weavers struggle as price of yarn increases Malaysian Ministry of Trade and Industry to draw up textile roadmap Thai textile workers unite against ‘slave labour’ Philippine President-apparent urged to revitalise Cebu’s clothing industry Tight pants ban takes effect for Muslim women in Aceh
JUNE 2010 Chinese producers look to relocate to Indonesia SAFSA inducts founding members Escalating clothing factory strikes a worry to Myanmar regime Differentiated products from Recron Malaysia Three Cambodian clothing factory closures already this year Duty-free trade deal with US a boost to Philippines textiles Indonesian clothing makers blame China for import deluge Counterfeit headaches for Vietnamese makers of genuine articles
MAY 2010 AFTEX pilots clothing certification programme Malaysia’s textile industry in a quandary Singapore-based C&G to sell yarn operations Philippines scientists find source of fibre in banana varieties VTEC enters Laotian clothing market Thai textile industry predicts growth from ASEAN alliance Indonesia’s domestic-oriented producers at risk from Chinese ‘flood’ Fabric making and dyeing unattractive to investors
APRIL 2010 Cambodian workers’ pay talks break down Thailand ready to be a regional hub First service standards are implemented in ASEAN US asks Philippines to trim categories for preferential duty Crippling Western sanctions in Myanmar fuel rare spate of strikes Thailand’s ICC upbeat about ASEAN free trade agreement South Korean group plans US$200m textile plant in Indonesia Domestic cotton market crucial to Vietnamese clothing makers
MARCH 2010 Philippines rolls out durable tropical fibre roadmap Cambodian clothing industry threatens huge strike over low pay Factory conditions good but concern over workers’ rights Indonesian textile companies will find banks stingy Imported synthetic filament flooding Indonesian market No worries about rising cost of labour in Vietnam Vietnamese cotton development programme approved Toxin tests delay textile containers at Ho Chi Minch City port
FEBRUARY 2010 China allays fears of ASEAN nations over FTA Thai fibre unit stops production after fatal accident Shortage of Malaysian workers hampers production New Bt variety gives hope for Philippines cotton industry Roadmap launched for tropical fabrics Amid crisis, ILO urges Cambodian clothing sector unity Chinese products a ‘major threat’ to Indonesian textiles Vietnamese garment manufacturers raise local content
JANUARY 2010 Indonesian textile makers hit by flood of imports Cutting-edge presentation of textile/apparel solutions at AAMA-TEX 2010 Natural fibre sources tapped by Philippine research institute NCTO official testifies against trade benefits Better Factories Cambodia to embark on garment industry study Indonesia’s ambitious aim to become leading global supplier Korean partner raises garment maker stake Vietnamese clothing makers to increase use of technology
DECEMBER 2009 Malaysian home linen maker to be global player Teijin moves diaper fibre production from Japan to Thailand Philippine clothing exporter can ‘easily double’ exports to US$100m Cambodian cotton exports to resume Thailand’s textile sector expects 10% growth next year Indonesia requires huge investment to increase competitiveness Vietnamese exporters close to reaching annual target Leading clothing maker opens outlet in Cambodia
NOVEMBER 2009 More Korean textile units keen to invest in Myanmar Asian firms urged to make higher value-added products US clothing buyers return to the Philippines with an initial US$35m in orders Cambodian clothing makers urge retailers to keep buying Turkey imposes extra import duties on Indonesian yarn producers Thailand fashion fair underscores ASEAN integration Cocaine trafficking rings ventures into textiles Counterfeiters target Vietnamese apparel brands
OCTOBER 2009 ASEAN agrees integrated manufacturing push India benefits from trade deal Philippines designers bid for international market Outlook mixed for Cambodian clothing sector Thailand clothing workers seek German intervention Indonesian Minister asks for delay in ASEAN-China FTA start-up Vietnam targets US$10.5bn textile/clothing exports in 2010 Biggest problem still lies in textile material supply
SEPTEMBER 2009 Philippine clothing makers plan new investments Asian machinery shipments fall after years of investment Thailand’s exports to pick up in second half Malaysian clothing maker to dispose assets for Be Top deal Cambodian clothing workers’ wages drop as overtime slashed EU buyers start to look at alternative supplies Indonesian terrorist attack will not affect exports, says meeting Vietnamese brands continue to struggle on local market
AUGUST 2009 Positive signs of recovery for Vietnamese producers Compensation for laid-off Body Fashion Thailand workers Calls for renewed Myanmar import ban from US Congress Duty-free garment access faces US opponents Art of weaving can be commercialised globally Indonesian fibre sector relying heavily on imported raw materials Producers who can not find workers who can not find jobs Vietnamese clothing export earnings decrease 1.3% in first half
JULY 2009 Senator’s plea to revive Philippines cotton industry National sizing survey begins in Malaysia Thailand’s Satin Textiles to establish Pasaya retail network Cambodian clothing makers back US bill on trade relief Pro-government clothing unions seek huge pay rise Shift of orders from China will help boost Indonesian exports Clothing from Guangdong poses health risk in Vietnam Work starts on polyester plant in Hai Phong
JUNE 2009 UK clothing maker moves operations to Cambodia Continued demand for Brunei apparel firm ASEAN full-service alliance to be established by the end of the year Thai clothing maker threatens legal action over TV channel logo Philippine clothing firm lays off 300 workers as orders slow Cambodian apparel factories complain of ‘rampant’ employee theft Indonesian producers turn to bolstered local market Vietnamese garment companies now targeting the Japanese market
MAY 2009 ASEAN’s clothing industry to recover by year end Uniqlo opens first store in Singapore Global downturn threatens Cambodia’s apparel sector Vietnam’s garment industry targets local consumers Indonesian election boosts textile demand Malaysian government support crucial Land area shrinks for cotton crop cultivation Can Tho garment firms buck national export trend
APRIL 2009 ASEAN to double Japanese exports at China’s expense New Singapore headquarters for Huntsman Textile Effects Cambodia’s clothing exports increase amid global recession Philippines Senator pushes to shore up local fibre industry Teijin to launch polyester recycling programme in Thailand Indonesian textile makers ponder new export markets US textile trade group opposes free trade agreement Textile and clothing sector needs trademarks, says Vietnamese PM
MARCH 2009 ASEAN clothing makers seek more regional co-operation Global recession affects Lao garment exports Banana fibres for Japan Malaysian government will guard against cheap goods dumping Cambodian clothing institute aims to train more local managers Thailand’s textile and clothing exports rise 2.4% in 2008 Indonesian Industry Ministry may set minimum subsidy allocation Vietnamese workers could abandon small firms Denmark in made-to-measure clothing venture
FEBRUARY 2009 Desperation as losses begin to mount in Cambodia Tax breaks in the Philippines for foreign firms Challenging year ahead for Malaysian textile manufacturers OTEXA plans trade mission to Singapore Decreased cotton imports to Thailand Smuggled textiles losing their competitive edge Indonesian designers embrace eco-friendly fabrics Vietnamese textile industry revises export forecast Indians but minority stake in garment maker Nam Long Vietnamese exporters aim for high long-term growth
JANUARY 2009 Vietnamese clothing makers facing tougher competition Myanmar garment industry slumps IFAI established new show for Asia-Pacific region Malaysian wage council formed to investigate low salaries Cambodian clothing makers look east for sales Thai labour court rules in Triumph union leader case Indonesian revenue down sharply as prices fall Discount clothing fails to attract Vietnamese shoppers Vietnamese workers to get human resources training ITG-Phong Phu complex opens in Da Nang
DECEMBER 2008 Thai textile industry still confident in growth outlook Singapore apparel makers support US retailers Giant fabric fair reveals growing competitiveness of ASEAN producers Sikh business owner killed in Bangkok Lotto Sport Italia in Malaysian partnership Cambodian authorities crack down on sale of stolen clothing Indonesian exports may fall short of target, layoffs predicted Nylon yarn makers expand production capacities Vietnamese clothing producers under pressure from lower orders South Korean garment factory in Ho Chi Minh City shuts abruptly
NOVEMBER 2008 Indonesia seeks new export markets amid dumping allegations Singapore clothing firms visit Japan Philippines anti-smuggling group seizes imported yarn TenCate forecasts growth for Asian work and protective wear Cambodian PM urges US to boost textile imports Silk industry could face collapse, warns Cambodian prince Indonesian garment maker sacks 19 in sex discrimination case Moves to save Indonesia's batik industry Vietnamese President praises garment business development Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry & Trade to inspect US clothing exporters
OCTOBER 2008 Cambodia’s clothing sector stagnates with US slowdown AFTEX endorses inaugural AAMA-TEX Vietnam Philippines research to produce virus-resistant abaca plants Malaysian fashion companies make sales at Paris fashion show Triumph workers agree to end strike after T-shirt row in Thailand Value-added tax removed on Indonesia’s textile machinery imports Shikibo to move Chinese shirt factory to Vietnam News exports vital to aid Cambodia’s sluggish apparel industry Women cap weavers profit from Islamic holy month Vietnam’s textile and clothing sector urged to meet raw material challenge
SEPTEMBER 2008 Localisation the future for Vietnam’s cotton sector Philippines President wears eco-friendly dress Malaysia’s Starix Collection takes stake in UK apparel supplier Labour shortage forces Cambodian clothing factories to close Nike reviews Malaysian factories after allegations of worker violations Reduced tourist numbers take shine off Thai silk trade Lingerie producer Sabina sees growth with domestic focus Energy tariff rise plans threaten West Java factories Indonesian textile exports to stagnate due to US problems Vietnam’s clothing sector urged to raise output and reduce costs
AUGUST 2008 TenCate in joint venture for protective fabrics in Thailand New industry brand to boost Singapore apparel’s competitiveness US pressure groups urge renewal of Myanmar import ban Cambodia is top investment destination for Chinese textile enterprises Philippines research institute develops green dyestuff from mayana leaves Lao clothing exports increase in Q1 Thai importer to add Playboy male underwear to portfolio SRF to acquire Thai tyre cord manufacturer Indonesian producers want protection against illegal imports Plans for Indonesian export bank to be converted to a credit agency Vietnamese fashion industry seeks path to better development Hong Kong garment companies to relocate? KY Fibre launches DTY plant in Ho Chi Minh City
JULY 2008 US clears Vietnam’s clothing exporters of dumping charges Singapore’s Olam International bids for Ivory Coast cotton supplier JIAM 2008 capitalises on bustling Singapore location Laos targets 10% increase in textile and clothing exports Asian fibre overcapacity needs to be addressed, says ACFIF head Malaysian fashion manufacturers eyeing Western markets Japan’s Marubeni sell Thai textiles stake to Saha Group Speedo expects growth in Thai fashion swimwear market Thai Acrylic acquires Amicor Indonesian textile manufacturers hit by 2% rise in production costs South Pacific Viscose celebrates 25th anniversary Vietnam’s labour shortage crisis needs to be addressed Hopes for wooing further Taiwanese investors to Vietnam
JUNE 2008 Thailand’s Cassardi Group to open stores in China Malaysia’s Intelflex to sell 2m insect-repellent uniforms Cambodian textile and clothing exports to grow 7% this year Dogi closes Philippine elastic fabric factory Indonesian investments to reach US$280m following restructuring programme Batik industry in trouble More dumping accusations against viscose producers Vietnam’s garment companies struggling to find a way out Vinatex may fall well short of targets Southern Vietnamese retailers expand into northern provinces
MAY 2008 Levi Strauss to close Philippines apparel plant Japan’s Toray Industries invests in Vietnamese clothing maker Thai garment firms struggle to deal with Chinese imports German suppliers out in force at garment technology show Indonesian textile industry gears up for more state subsidies Indonesian clothing competitiveness programme seeks partners Malaysia’s Ramatex agrees on payout for dismissed Namibian workers Funding for Cambodia’s road network and capital market development Vietnamese clothing industry may fall short of export target Gerber opens advanced technology centre
APRIL 2008 Vietnamese groups invest in polyester production Mascot International opens workwear plant in Vietnam’s Hai Duong province Esprit targets Asia-Pacific Thailand aims to reposition itself as an ASEAN sourcing hub Strong baht and rising oil prices may force closures in Thailand Cambodian Minister urged to cancel Kingsland export licence Malaysia’s Ramatex shuts last Namibian factory Tariff harmonisation will weaken Indonesia’s competitiveness WTO leaves Vietnamese clothing makers out in the cold Vietnam’s apparel producers leverage famous brand names
MARCH 2008 Indorama to acquire Thai polyester producer Tuntex Bali’s imports rise in first nine months of 2007 US buyers urged to intervene to end strike at Cambodian garment factory Thailand’s Lucky Spinning granted investment privileges Malaysia’s textile industry risks missing the export bus One-stop garment centre being built for clothing wholesalers in Kuala Lumpur Indonesian textile and apparel exports to grow this year Pekalongan’s textile industry near collapse Vietnamese garment workers given large Tet holiday bonuses Vinatex profits soar after privatisation spurs growth
FEBRUARY 2008 Vietnamese workers strike at Taiwan-owned plant Value of women honoured in Cambodian competition Japanese apparel makers increase supply from Asian plants Thai police force to get new, fashionable look this year Malaysia’s Hing Yiap Knitting to invest in brand building Peso upsurge endangers Bulacan clothing firms Increase in soft-loan aid helps Indonesian textile producers Lenzing expands capacities at South Pacific Viscose US apparel imports from Vietnam still scrutinised in Washington
JANUARY 2008 Indonesian producers urged to dominate the local market Cambodian clothing exports jump by 14.3% in the first half of 2007 Towards increased sub-regional co-operation in South East Asia Indonesian rayon producer installing sixth production line Vietnam targets textile exports of US$9.5bn in 2008 Violations of labour standards and exploitation of migrants reported in Thailand Indonesian producers struggling against fierce foreign competition Vietnam International Bank to finance weaver’s expansion
DECEMBER 2007 No evidence of Vietnamese apparel dumping, says US Source It show in evolution Cambodian economy picking up after decades-long standstill Colourful Malaysian textile centre draws weekend crowds Thai King sparks fashion trend with pink then green shirts Swiss marketing export outlines Indonesia’s huge potential Heavy Vietnamese price cuts fuel gains in EU clothing market No lack of orders despite severe labour shortage
NOVEMBER 2007 Hyosung to build US$100m spandex plant in Vietnam Leading global brands to continue sourcing apparel from Cambodia ITUC seeks UN assistance for Myanmar Strong baht halts Janome Group’s expansion plans in Thailand Bangladeshi workers to leave Malaysia after alleged mistreatment Philippines eases import rules in raw materials for clothing Indonesian polyester fibre producers continue to export Spanish company to build US$3m thread factory in Vietnam Export boost for US cotton announced at Vietnamese workshop
OCTOBER 2007 Reliance to buy Malaysian polyester producer Hualon Fake apparel seized in Philippine raids Japanese retailers spreading Asian production beyond China Cambodian garment makers ask for more control over unions Ramatex to shift production focus back to Malaysia Strong baht takes toll on Thailand’s clothing industry Binong Jati in desperate need of additional knitters Assistance for Laos urged by Malaysian PM US supervision on Vietnamese apparel imports may be eased
SEPTEMBER 2007 Sustainable development plan proposed for Thailand US Congress reviews Myanmar import ban Source It exhibition moves to China Cambodian economy needs to widen, says World Bank Fake Lee jeans seized in Philippine raids Japan heads Malaysia’s textile and clothing export growth Thai Silp finally closes after rescue plan falters Local sales falling by up to 37%, say Indonesian wholesale traders US orders pick up although Vietnamese producers limiting exports
AUGUST 2007 Thai sportswear factory reopens saving 5,000 jobs Olam wins battle for Queensland Cotton Higher cotton yarn imports fro ASEAN region Emerging technical textile markets in South East Asia Malaysian clothing workers join in minimum wage protest Strong baht puts 300,000 Thai garment workers at risk Quality more important than price for Indonesian clothing producers ITG and Phong Phu to explore investment opportunities in Vietnam
JULY 2007 Cambodian government agrees plan to cut nightshift wages Moves to renew US sanctions on Myanmar Levi Straus Philippines lose trademark suit against Lewis Strong jeans All parties still searching for a level playing field in Vietnam Japan trade pact offers fresh hope for Thai clothing industry Indonesian producers urged to increase viscose staple fibre output Workers return at Cambodia’s River Rich Textiles Sri Lanka’s Daya Group in Vietnamese joint venture
JUNE 2007 Malaysian-based Asian cotton exchange planned China now the lead investor in Cambodia’s garment industry Promoting textiles made from plant fibres from Philippines’ Aklan province Thai Rayon to expand viscose staple fibre production Tesco targets school uniform market in Thailand Difficult first quarter for Indonesian fibre producers US apparel group opposes anti-dumping actions against Vietnam Danish workwear maker Mascot International builds new plant in Vietnam
MAY 2007 Vietnam well positioned to be the next Asian tiger JIAM 2008 to take place in Singapore South East Asian growth to ease in 2007m reports ADB European exhibitors make mark at Saigontex UK retailer to stop sourcing from Myanmar US rules out trade deal with Malaysia Protecting Cambodia’s clothing industry from the ‘oil curse’ Thailand’s offshore garment makers want income tax breaks Indonesia’s textile manufacturers must raise productivity Vietnam can avoid US anti-dumping lawsuits, says lawyer
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