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South Korean textile maker to shut Vietnamese operations from February
South Korean textile manufacturer Panko Vina will cease all production and business operations in Vietnam from 1 February, ending more than 23 years of operations…
Bulgarian hand-knitting yarn producer wins employer of the year award
Bulgaria-Tex has been awarded the Employer of the Year award by Bulgaria’s Employment Agency in the Partner of Medium-Sized Businesses category.
Promoting textile crafts between Kosovo and Albania
An activity was held recently in Prizren, Kosovo, as part of a partnership project of the Chambers and Associations Albania & Kosovo, with the support…
Primark to expand in Romania with four new stores in 2026
Primark has announced plans to expand its presence in Romania, confirming four new store openings for 2026, creating more than 450 new jobs.
Traceable wool ecosystem launched in Armenia
Armenia has taken a decisive step onto the global stage of sustainable design and material innovation with the launch of the first Arm-wool Forum, held…
Unions call on Belgium to review Sioen’s operations in Myanmar
IndustriALL Global Union, together with trade unions from Myanmar and Belgium, has asked the Belgian National Contact Point to urgently examine the operations of Sioen…
Thammasat University studies ‘Ko’ fabric
Thammasat University is researching “Thai textiles in Tambon Ko, Lamphun Province” (within Mae Ping National Park) to promote community sustainability.
Russian textile and clothing producers reduce domestic presence
Modis, one of Russia’ leading textile and clothing retailers, could declare bankruptcy owing to large debts and the ongoing deterioration of the country’s business environment.
Efforts to improve commuting safety for Cambodian workers
The International Labour Organization is intensifying efforts to improve commuting safety for workers in Cambodia, following the launch of new support to clothing factories under…
Textile waste and upcycling event held in Brunei
The fourth Baiduri Lokal Market was held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, in December, bringing together local vendors and sustainability advocates under the theme “Textile…