Archive: 2017
Support for Armenian textile producers
The government of Armenia is considering additional measures aimed at supporting domestic textile producers.
Santin Digital to open new production unit in Bulgaria
Sports equipment manufacturer Santin Digital plans to invest €300,000 (US$350,000) in a new textile printing plant in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Miroglio shows interest in Aha Mura Prvi Maj
Italy’s Miroglio Group is reported to be interested in purchasing Serbia's Aha Mura Prvi Maj.
Silk cluster to be established in Fergana Valley
A new silk-raising cluster will soon be established in the Fergana Valley of Uzbekistan.
Thai carpet maker to acquire Hong Kong firm
Thailand Carpet Manufacturing plans to spend THB3.
Cambodian clothing makers seek compensation for employee benefits package
Following Prime Minister Hun Sen’s recent announcement of benefit packages for clothing workers, Cambodian manufacturers have appealed to the government to compensate for the higher…
H&M project turning plastic waste into clothing in Indonesia
Swedish fast fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is partnering with Tirta Investama, the Indonesian arm of French consumer giant Danone and producer of Aqua,…
Launch of Myanmar training programme in chemical management
A six-month advanced chemical management training programme has been launched in Myanmar for the country’s textile and clothing industry as part of the EU-funded Smart…
Jim Thompson opens first flagship store in Bangkok
Jim Thompson, one of the largest luxury brands in Thailand, has opened its first flagship store in the Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok as…
Reliance to help revive Vietnamese polyester fibre plant
Reliance Industries of India is to co-operate with the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) to restart the Dinh Vu polyester fibre plant located in…