Category: Emerging Markets
Armani to invest in menswear factory in Bulgaria
Global fashion giant Armani is looking to establish a menswear factory in Bulgaria.
Doka Tekstil launches new knitwear factory in Macedonia
Macedonian women’s knitwear producer Doka Tekstil has launched a new textile factory in the southeast of the country.
Import tariffs raised on Indonesian clothing and footwear
Indonesia has raised import tariffs on food, clothing, some fabrics and many other consumer goods in a move to help domestic producers.
GMAC to press for change in Cambodian union law revisions
The Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC) says it will push for recent revisions made on the draft trade union law to be changed.
Malaysian children’s wear brand to expand in India
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.
Vinatex and PVN sign raw material agreement
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...
Calls for action over poor-quality Russian school uniforms
Russian consumer rights activists have proposed to confiscate and burn school uniforms that do not meet national sanitary and epidemiological norms and safety standards.
Toray Textiles Central Europe’s sales rise
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...
Sheki-Ipek silk plant continues working in Azerbaijan
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...
South Korean business defies cotton campaign complaint
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...
Myanmar clothing makers reject minimum wage proposal
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...
Unitika aims to increase stake in Indonesian fabric producer
Press reports in Indonesia suggest Japanese textile manufacturer Unitika is looking to increase its stake in local fabric maker Unitex.
Heng Huat invests in fibre manufacturing facility in Malaysia
Heng Huat Resources Group, an integrated manufacturer of oil palm and coconut biomass products, will invest MYR35m (US$9.
US billionaire to invest in the Vietnamese clothing industry
American investor Wilbur Ross (pictured) has signed a co-operation agreement in various fields with the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex).
Turkey’s textile hub hopes to recoup losses from Russian crisis
Despite a significant decline in Russian business that is integral to Turkey’s textile industry, the sector is hopeful it will make up for its losses...
Belarusian linen mill may open clothing joint venture in Slovakia
Orsha Linen Mill of Belarus is looking to open apparel factories in the EU, particularly, in Slovakia, according to director general Vladimir Nesterenko.