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Russian government to increase textile production in Crimea
The Russian government plans to increase the volume of production of textile and light industry products in Crimea by 4-5 times by 2020, according to...
Iran supplies silkworm cocoons to Azerbaijan
Iran has supplied Azerbaijan with high-quality silkworm cocoons, which had been placed in an incubator at the Gakh sericulture breeding station, according to Azerbaijan’s Ministry...
Moncler to open manufacturing plant in Romania
Milan-based premium lifestyle brand Moncler has completed setting up a manufacturing unit in Romania.
VNB Knitting opens knitwear plant in Grdelica
The VNB Knitting knitwear factory has been opened in Grdelica, Serbia, by investors from the Netherlands.
Bosnian textile and clothing exports increase
The textile, apparel, leather and footwear industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina generated exports worth BAM1. 32bn (US$736m) last year, an increase of 4.
US urged to halt imports of cotton goods from Turkmenistan
A formal complaint has been filed under the US Tariff Act of 1930, calling for a halt on the import of cotton goods from Turkmenistan...
US brands tackle supplier efficiency in Vietnam
US apparel brands VF and Target are working with the International Finance Corporation to improve resource efficiency at their supplier factories in Vietnam.
Brands urged to speak out on trade union law changes in Cambodia
With the Cambodian government currently drafting a new Trade Union Law aimed at regulating the country’s 3,400 trade unions, concerns are growing that the proposal...
Jababeka to develop fashion city in Kendal
A publicly listed Indonesian property developer plans to turn Kendal in Central Java into a “fashion city”.
Thai clothing manufacturer achieves 98% on-time delivery
VT Garment, a family-owned and operated apparel manufacturer headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, said it has achieved an on-time and in-full delivery rate of 98% since...