Archive: July 2025
Turkmenistan plans to increase production and exports
Turkmenistan plans to increase the production and export of textiles, with the aim to become one of the largest players in the post-Soviet space.
Eight more named in Sritex loan scandal probe as losses mount
Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office has named eight new suspects in its ongoing investigation into alleged corruption involving bank loans to bankrupt textile producer Sri Rejeki…
Brands urged to sign agreement to support Cambodian workers
After years of negotiations and collective efforts, global fashion brands Inditex and Next have so far declined to sign an agreement that would support collective…
Petrovietnam and Vinatex strengthen local supply chain
The Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam) and the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) have signed a product offtake agreement between their…
Legendary Bulgarian sewing company ceases operations
Bulgarian sewing company Arda Ruse ceased operations on 1 July after 93 years of production.
Nonwovens technology expo coincides with market growth
Against the backdrop of rapid expansion in key industries in Southeast Asia, the Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo (ANTEX Asia 2025) is set to return to…
Efforts to improve clothing supplies for Ukraine's armed forces
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said it is continuing its efforts to improve clothing and gear supplies for the country’s armed forces.
Russian textile and clothing retailer closing most of its stores
Owing to financial problems, Modny Kontinent, one of Russia’s leading textile and clothing retailers, is reducing its presence in the domestic market by closing all…
Azerbaijani and Uzbek leaders visit joint venture clothing factory
In early July, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Businesstex clothing factory, an Azerbaijani–Uzbek joint enterprise located in Khankendi.
Malaysia launches new fashion platform
Malaysia’s fashion industry has launched the International Fashion Chamber Malaysia (MyFashionChamber), a national platform uniting designers, educators, artisans and innovators under one goal: to connect…