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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