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Uniqlo completely ceases business in Russia
Uniqlo has completely ceased its business in Russia, with the company terminating lease agreements for premises for its stores, with these outlets now occupied by...
H&M announces reopening of stores in Ukraine
H&M is believed to be preparing to reopen its stores in Ukraine, despite the ongoing Russian invasion.
New plant in Bosnia for automotive interior covers
Jifeng Automotive Interior BH, owned by Jifeng Automotive Interior, Germany, has plans for expansion in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Dongjin Textile starts construction of textile factory in Indonesia
South Korean-owned Dongjin Textile has started construction of a textile factory in the Kendal Industrial Park, Central Java, Indonesia, according to local media reports.
Bulgarian clothing brand seeks funding for growth
Saint Martén, a brand for clothing, accessories and children’s toys created in 2021 by sisters Silvena and Adriana Garelovi, is seeking funding for growth.
Slovak start-up seeks partnerships to reduce CO2 emissions
Wakivaky, a Slovakia-based start-up, is seeking partnerships to expand its mission in reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into the atmosphere.
H&M announces Myanmar exit and investigates labour abuses
Sweden-based H&M says it has taken the decision to “gradually phase out operations” in Myanmar.
Stroke patient helped to walk by high-tech trousers
A stroke survivor in the UK is learning to walk independently again owing to high-tech trousers powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Biodegradable bandage for treating chronic wounds
Bioengineers at the University of Connecticut, USA, have developed a scaffold for new skin that also kills bacteria.
Soisa partners with Avalon to recycle used aircraft cabin materials
Aviation finance company Avolon has partnered with Soisa Aircraft Interiors on Waste to Wonder, a project that converts scrap material from old aircraft, such as...
Smart socks could transform dementia care
A sock that combines sensors with artificial intelligence could help care staff detect agitation and prevent falls in people with dementia.
Recycled Honda uniforms repurposed as vehicle insulation
Honda has undertaken a recycling initiative that takes uniforms worn by employees at its US manufacturing and research and development facilities and turns them into...
Australian Cotton Vietnam Week strengthens relationships
The Australian Cotton Trade Delegation to Vietnam held a series of activities in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue and Hanoi in August to strengthen the...
Wearables will transform health, but change brings challenges
Wearable technology presents immense opportunities to improve the way people live their lives, but a group of international researchers say the rapidly developing field also...
Surgical kit for locating a vein
A kit for locating a vein, disclosed by US inventor Tanya Hamilton of Greensboro, North Carolina, is designed as a composite device containing a pharmacologically...
Experimental concept features electrochromic interior fabrics
German automaker Opel has unveiled its future design aesthetics with the Opel Experimental concept, a battery-electric crossover with an ultra-modern interior design.