Archive: June 2025
Philippine labour rights groups protest on freedom of association
On 9 June, a group of labour rights activists and trade unionists in the Philippines held a protest to call for the ending of union-busting…
Balfin selling Albanian fashion unit to Kosovo’s Albi Holding
The Albanian competition authority said Kosovo-based retailer Albi Holding has submitted a notification for the proposed acquisition of all shares of clothing and accessories retail…
Support for textile export cluster in Moldova
Sewing factories and workshops on both banks of the Nistru River, including in Gagauzia, have joined together in the Moldova Textile Export cluster, created with…
Bulgarian embroidery that conquered Paris
In 2021, Bulgarian designer Elena Kitanov created the Elena Kitanov Paris brand of boutique bags and accessories.
Maybank Foundation and Anthill to open weaving training centre in Cebu
Maybank Foundation and Anthill Fabric Gallery have started construction of a weaving training centre in Argao, Cebu, Philippines.
Lithuanian clothing maker to cease operations
Clothing manufacturer Šatrija, part of the Utenos Trikotažas group, will cease operations as of 21 July.
Thai artisans celebrated with Sirivannavari collaboration
UNESCO and the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand, a national agency promoting Thai craftsmanship, have partnered with Iconcraft, Thailand’s hub of creative innovation,…
Russian airstrike damages Ukrainian clothing factory supplying military
The production facility of clothing company Fahrenheit was damaged during a Russian airstrike on Kyiv on the night of 16–17 June that killed 14 people…
First steam-generating heat pump pilot project in Vietnam textile mill
Sweden-based fast fashion retailer H&M Group is among the partners in a project to introduce electric thermal technology to Vietnam’s textile and apparel industry.
Laos, Cambodia forge partnership for clothing industry
The Lao and Cambodian clothing industries have forged a strategic partnership, with the Association of the Lao Garment Industry and the Cambodia Garment Training Institute…