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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