Archive: 2024
Kebaya lands on UNESCO heritage list
The kebaya, a traditional garment beloved across Southeast Asia, has been officially added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
New initiative to reduce environmental impacts in Cambodia
A new US$45m multi-agency initiative to reduce the environmental impacts of the fashion industry, and also construction, in eight countries has been launched in Cambodia.
Textile recycler to open new factory in Vietnam
Spain-based Recover Textile Systems, a producer of recycled cotton fibre, is set to open a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam as part of its expansion…
Foot Locker to open first stores in Bulgaria
US sporting goods manufacturer Foot Locker plans to open its first stores in Bulgaria in December.
Complaints filed against brands over labour rights violations in Myanmar
IndustriALL Global Union, together with banned Myanmar unions CTUM and IWFM, has filed complaints against three major garment brands – Next, New Yorker and LPP…
Italy introduces advanced textile technology in Indonesia
The Italian Trade Agency, the trade promotion office of the Italian Embassy, together with the Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association (ACIMIT), introduced advanced textile technology…
Vietnam threatens block on Chinese e-commerce giants
The Vietnamese government threatened to block the internet domains and apps of Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu if they failed to register their operations…
Sharp rise in prices for winter clothing in Russia
Prices for most outerwear have risen this year in Russia owing to the increase in prices for raw materials and components.
New name in the Azerbaijan cotton industry
MKT Production and Commerce, part of GP Cotton Holdings and a leading entity in Azerbaijan’s cotton industry, will now operate under the name Prime Cotton.
Cambodian GFT sector gathers steam under EU collaboration
The Textile, Apparel, Footwear & Travel Goods Association in Cambodia, in partnership with EuroCham and the Responsible Business Hub, has unveiled the latest GFT Sector…