Indonesia has raised import tariffs on food, clothing, some fabrics and many other consumer goods in a move to help domestic producers.
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) says it will push for recent revisions made on the draft trade union law to be changed.
Malaysia-based children’s wear brand Poney is expanding its presence in the Indian market by partnering with Franchise India, an integrated franchise solutions company.
The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PVN) and the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) have signed a strategic co-operation agreement regarding the purchase...
Russian consumer rights activists have proposed to confiscate and burn school uniforms that do not meet national sanitary and epidemiological norms and safety standards.
Japan’s Toray Industries has reported record sales for its Czech subsidiary, Toray Textiles Central Europe (TTCE), which is strengthening its position in Central and Eastern...
Despite raw material problems, the Sheki-Ipek silk plant in Azerbaijan continues as usual, according to the company’s management, adding that 600 employees have not been...
A non-governmental organisation that is campaigning to end forced labour in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry has questioned whether the South Korean government is fulfilling its duties...
Johnson Controls plans to pursue a tax-free spin-off of its Automotive Experience business.
Clearlake Capital Group is buying manufacturing business CNI Enterprises for an undisclosed amount.
Kolon Industries has signed a three-year contract worth US$38m with airbag supplier Autoliv to provide one-piece woven polyester side curtains for Ford.
Toho Tenax, the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibres and composites business, has announced the development of Tenax XMS32, a new carbon fibre...
Solvay, the Brussels, Belgium-headquartered chemicals major with 2014 sales of US$10.
Clothing manufacturers in Myanmar have indicated they will reject a minimum wage proposed by the Burmese government, claiming they cannot afford to pay workers the...
Press reports in Indonesia suggest Japanese textile manufacturer Unitika is looking to increase its stake in local fabric maker Unitex.
Heng Huat Resources Group, an integrated manufacturer of oil palm and coconut biomass products, will invest MYR35m (US$9.