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EU-Indochina platform has great ambitions
The France-based non-profit organisation Evalliance, which was established in 2014 to strengthen relations between EU and Indochinese companies in the textile, clothing and footwear sector,...
‘Soft exports’ gaining momentum in Malaysia
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has recorded a steady export growth in lifestyle products, such as fashion, textiles, clothing and footwear, jewellery, gifts,...
Window of opportunity for FOB production in Cambodia
Esther Germans of the Netherlands, who has been programme manager of Better Factories Cambodia since April 2015, believes the Cambodian clothing sector has a future...
Design centre to upgrade Thai fashion
Thailand’s government plans to set up a design centre to improve the country’s textile production technology and improve the added value of the clothing sector...
Formaldehyde content regulation scrapped in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has removed the inspection of formaldehyde content in textile and clothing products that cause many difficulties to enterprises.
Increase in Russian production of synthetic fibres and yarns
According to Rosstat, the production of synthetic fibres and yarns in Russia increased by 23. 7% in the first half of 2016.
Investing in the Ruse apparel sector
Bulgaria has long been known as one of the best places in Europe for the production of clothing.
Techtextil Russia to be held annually
Technical textiles and equipment for their production are recognised key factors for the development of the Russian textile industry.
Ferrari Investment East buys AHA Mura Prvi Maj
Ferrari Investment East Europe of Backa Palanka, Serbia, has bought the bankrupt Pirot-based AHA Mura Prvi Maj for RSD284m (US$2.
Martini Vesto to open plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Martini Vesto plans to open its first production plant in Bijeljina, north-eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina and a new plant in Serbia’s Leskovac in a bid...