Archive: 2015

Russian consumer rights activists have proposed to confiscate and burn school uniforms that do not meet national sanitary and epidemiological norms and safety standards.

Japan’s Toray Industries has reported record sales for its Czech subsidiary, Toray Textiles Central Europe (TTCE), which is strengthening its position in Central and Eastern...

Despite raw material problems, the Sheki-Ipek silk plant in Azerbaijan continues as usual, according to the company’s management, adding that 600 employees have not been...

A non-governmental organisation that is campaigning to end forced labour in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry has questioned whether the South Korean government is fulfilling its duties...

Clothing manufacturers in Myanmar have indicated they will reject a minimum wage proposed by the Burmese government, claiming they cannot afford to pay workers the...

Press reports in Indonesia suggest Japanese textile manufacturer Unitika is looking to increase its stake in local fabric maker Unitex.

Heng Huat Resources Group, an integrated manufacturer of oil palm and coconut biomass products, will invest MYR35m (US$9.

American investor Wilbur Ross (pictured) has signed a co-operation agreement in various fields with the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex).

Despite a significant decline in Russian business that is integral to Turkey’s textile industry, the sector is hopeful it will make up for its losses...

Orsha Linen Mill of Belarus is looking to open apparel factories in the EU, particularly, in Slovakia, according to director general Vladimir Nesterenko.