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H&M criticised for labour abuses in Cambodia

H&M has again come under attack over workplace violations in its supply chains, in particular across Cambodia.

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Sritex to acquire German uniform producer

Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex), one of Indonesia’s leading vertically integrated textile and clothing manufacturers, plans to acquire a German military uniform manufacturer to enhance its...

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LJ Apparels to open five Lanun Johor outlets this year

Johor, Malaysia-based clothing manufacturer LJ Apparels is set to expand with the opening of an Armada Lanun Johor boutique in Kuala Lumpur and outlets in...

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Europe a ‘huge market’ for apparel, say Philippine exporters

The Philippine Exporters Confederation (Philexport) sees Europe as a “huge” and “attractive” market for Philippine apparel exporters that deliver the best quality and innovative products,...

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Vietnam's textile and clothing sector calls for revised strategy

Officials from Vietnam’s textile and clothing industry are calling on the government to revise its “out of date” 2020 development plan with a vision for...

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Thailand's Central buys online fashion market Zalora

Thailand-based Central Group has acquired 100% of the Thai unit of Zalora, an online fashion market owned by Rocket Internet, for an undisclosed sum.

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KNM Textile opens new facility in Bulgaria

KNM Textile has opened a new knitwear and clothing plant Pleven, Bulgaria, on part of unused buildings of the former state knitting factory Sanya.

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Pegas reconsiders location of new nonwovens line

Pegas Nonwovens is reconsidering whether its new production line will be installed in Egypt or the Czech Republic.

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iCotton invests €8.1m in new production line

Latvia-based iCotton, a producer of wet wipes, diapers and cotton hygiene goods, has invested €8. 1m (US$9.

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Mistra-Autex owner buys out business partner

Priit Tamm, the long-time owner of Estonian automotive carpet manufacturer Mistra-Autex, has acquired his business partner Tauno Vaaderpass’s 41.

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