Category: Emerging Markets
Second stage of largest textile complex in Tajikistan
The government of Tajikistan, together with private investors, plans to launch the second stage of the Dzhungtai-Dangara Sin-Silu Textile complex, which is one of the...
Lenzing explores investment in viscose fibre plant in Indonesia
Austria-based Lenzing is reported to be exploring investment opportunities in Indonesia.
Cambodian workers seeking severance pay from clothing factory owner
More than 600 workers at Phnom Penh’s Bodykids Fashion Wear factory will receive the wages owed them from February after the previous owner left without...
Myanmar clothing workers’ rights abuse critical, says report
Myanmar clothing workers’ rights have now reached critical levels under criteria set by international labour laws, according to Daw Ei Shwe Zin Nyunt, director of...
Philippine clothing workers trained in negotiation skills
A collective bargaining and negotiation training course has helped prepare union officers to negotiate for better working conditions in the Philippines’ textile and garment sector.
More than 300 delegates attend Fuze Fashion Technology 2017
More than 300 delegates from Singapore, South East Asia, South Korea, China, the US and South Africa attended the first Fuze Fashion Technology held recently...
Knitted fabric plant to begin operations in Vietnam
Taiwanese textile group Far Eastern New Century is set to open a new plant in Vietnam for the production of knitted fabrics.
Russian government plans to stimulate flax industry
The Russian government plans to stimulate the domestic flax industry, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov.
E Miroglio opens new production unit in Bulgaria
E Miroglio, one of the largest Italian investors in Bulgaria, has opened a new production facility in Kotel, where 30 women are being trained in...
Sportina Group enters Austrian market
While some fashion stores in Europe are downsizing, others like Sportina Group are growing steadily.
Turkish investors to move into Serbia
At least four major Turkish textile companies are likely to start doing business in Serbia by the end of the year, with two others understood...
Kyrgyz textile industry set for growth this year
The textile and clothing industry of Kyrgyzstan is steadily growing: last year production was valued at KZS5. 2bn (US$75m), KZS44.
Under Armour plans expansion in Russia
Under Armour, one of the largest US producers of sports clothing, is expanding into the Russian market by opening its first stores in the country.
Taiwan’s Lealea to buy Indonesian textile plant
Lealea Enterprise, one of the largest polyester filament yarn and chip makers in Taiwan, is to acquire Taroko’s production facility in Bandung, Indonesia.
Cambodian workers at closed factory protest over pay
Cambodian workers from Shude Garment protested in front of their factory in mid-February in Kampong Speu province’s Chbar Mon town after their employer vanished without...
Indonesian exporters 'delighted' with US withdrawal from TPP
The withdrawal of the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement has delighted many Indonesian textile and apparel exporters, as they will now have a level...