Category: Emerging Markets
Bangshi to build fabric manufacturing plant in Khanh Hoa
The Khanh Hoa Economic Zone and Industrial Zones Management Board has granted approval to British Virgin Islands-registered Bangshi to implement the Unitex Vietnam fabric manufacturing…
Unwanted clothing sent from Singapore to Malaysia for recycling
Singapore is now shipping up to 70 tonnes of unwanted clothing every week to a recycling facility in Port Klang, Malaysia, in what has become…
Large textile cluster in Russian Siberia established by BTK
The largest textile cluster in Russian Siberia has been established in Barnaul by BTK Textile, a leading Russian textile manufacturer.
Indonesia's textile industry struggles under import pressure
Indonesia’s textile sector is running far below capacity, with upstream producers operating at roughly 45% and midstream manufacturers at about 60%.
First textile and apparel sector skill guide rolled out in Cambodia
The Cambodia Skills Framework has officially rolled out its inaugural skill guide foundation, targeting the textile and apparel industries with endorsement from the Textile, Apparel,…
Bulgaria – a hub for sorting, reusing and recycling textiles?
Companies that distribute textile products and have unsold items will no longer have the right to destroy them.
Bellegprom to expand co-operation with Uzbek enterprises
Belarusian textile monopoly Bellegprom Concern plans to develop industrial co-operation with Uzbek companies.
Polish clothing retailer will continue sourcing from Bangladesh
Polish fashion retailer LPP will continue sourcing from Bangladesh and help facilitate settlement talks over US$40m in disputed payments, rather than pay the amount itself,…
Uniqlo launches first standalone hijab collection in Malaysia
Uniqlo has introduced its first standalone hijab collection, now available in stores across Malaysia, marking a significant expansion of the Japanese retailer’s modest‑wear offering.
Lithuanian knitwear maker maintains growth in key export markets
Lithuanian knitwear manufacturer Utenos Trikotažas, part of the SBA Group, generated €8m in revenue from product sales and services during the first half of 2026,…
Philippine enterprises scale up market-ready textile innovations
Four enterprises are expanding the market for Filipino-developed textile technologies through new technology licensing agreements with the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile…
BCI supports push to strengthen cotton standards in Uzbekistan
The Better Cotton Initiative has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation to help strengthen agricultural standards in the country.
Thailand's clothing sector urged to upscale
Thailand’s clothing industry should prioritise research and development and target the premium market to remain competitive amid global trade pressures, according to an industry expert.
Creative potential of viscose and lyocell in contemporary fashion
Asia Pacific Rayon, the Indonesia-based producer of viscose fibre, has partnered with Indonesian fashion designer Toton Januar for the launch of his latest collection, Toton…
Kyrgyz government sets ambitious targets for textile and clothing sector
The Kyrgyz Textile Hub, one of the largest textile clusters in Kyrgyzstan, will soon be commissioned in the Chui region and aims to contribute to…
Opening of first European flagship store of Uzbek menswear brand
The first European flagship store of Uzbek classic menswear brand Imir has opened in Lodz, Poland, with the assistance of the Embassy of Uzbekistan.