Category: Emerging Markets
Serbian knitwear brand exhibits at Chinese fair for investment and trade
Maridruna presented its hand-made knits at the China International Fair for Investment & Trade, held in Xiamen, China, in September.
Factories in HCM City struggle to find workers to fulfil year-end orders
Garment manufacturing companies in Ho Chi Minh City are finding it hard to hire employees for the end of the year, the peak season for…
US sportswear retailer opens store in Bulgaria
US-based multinational sportswear and footwear retailer Foot Locker is to open a store in Bulgaria, as well as expanding in five other markets in the…
Uzbekistan, a key player in the textile value chain
The joint International Textile Manufacturers Federation Annual Conference and International Apparel Federation World Fashion Convention held in September in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, was hosted by Uztextileprom,…
Budapest fashion house unveils spring collection in New York
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Nanushka’s spring/summer 2025 collection was unveiled in New York, USA, encompassing the brand’s past leading to the present, as well…
Filipino fashion takes ‘centre stage’ at Hong Kong trade show
For the first time, the Philippines joined Centrestage 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4–7 September.
SMCP secures distribution deals in Philippines and Indonesia
SMCP, which specialises in luxury ready-to-wear apparel, headquartered in Paris, France, has signed two new distribution deals in the Philippines and Indonesia, countries the company…
Forced labour continues in Turkmenistan's cotton fields
With cotton harvesting underway in Turkmenistan, workers, including budgetary employees in the Lebap province, are being watched by Ministry of National Security officers, as reported…
Hong Kong firm’s interest in Cambodian garment sector
Fung Group, a leading Hong Kong company in trading and supply chain management, has expressed its willingness to invest in potential special economic zones across…
Turkish textile and clothing producers accelerate expansion in Russia
The number of Turkish textile and clothing brands operating in the Russian market has almost doubled in the past 2½ years, with most having benefited…
Malaysian designer label kicks off Dubai Fashion Week
Malaysian design duo Rizman Ruzaini opened Dubai Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2025 runway shows with their latest collection, Mustika, in early September.
Bio-based cooling technology for denim launched in Thailand
HeiQ Materials in collaboration with Thailand-based tech apparel brand GQ Apparel have introduced an advanced cooling solution for denim in Thailand.
‘Thai Fabrics Are Fun to Wear’ design contest launched
Thailand’s Ministry of Interior has launched the “Thai Fabrics Are Fun to Wear” design competition, which is aimed at developing the skills of local designers…
PA 6.6 recycling facility to be built in Southeast Asia
Israel-headquartered polyamide producer Nilit and Australian recycling company Samsara Eco have announced plans to explore the construction of a world-first PA 6.
ASEAN traditional textiles on display at Universiti Teknologi Brunei
Traditional textiles from ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste, including Brunei’s Kain Tenunan, were on show last month at the ASEAN Traditional Textile Exhibition at the Universiti…
Partnership to recycle flame-resistant workwear in Malaysia
Canada-headquartered General Recycled is partnering with Kuala Lumpur-based workwear supplier Doite to establish a closed-loop recycling programme for flame-resistant workwear garments in Malaysia and the…