30th DITF 2026 Opening Rescheduled to January 3
The opening ceremony of the 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2026 has been rescheduled to Saturday, January 3, following the declaration of three days of state mourning for former…
How BGBA Is Shaping Bangladesh’s Role in the Global Garment Market
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry is one of the world’s largest, supplying global brands across major markets. While attention often centers on factories, workers, and export earnings, a less visible…
China to upgrade digital yuan framework from 2026
China will roll out an upgraded management framework for its digital yuan from January 1, 2026, moving the e-CNY beyond a cash-like payment tool toward a form of digital deposit…
Vietnam e-commerce market nears $31 billion
Vietnam’s e-commerce market is projected to hit nearly $31 billion this year, rising by 25.5 per cent year on year and accounting for about a tenth of the country’s total…
BGMEA Declares General Holiday on December 31, 2025
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturer and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has announced a general holiday for all garment factories under its jurisdiction on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, marking the Death of the…
Unlocking Opportunities for the Visually Impaired in the RMG Industry
Yesterday, the Songjog Foundation hosted an impactful Roundtable Session at Six Seasons Hotel, Gulshan, Dhaka focusing on inclusive workforce transformation and creating opportunities for visually impaired individuals in the RMG…
BOJ sees moderate recovery as wage–price cycle gains traction
Japan’s economy is recovering at a moderate pace despite lingering pockets of weakness, with policymakers growing more confident that a sustainable wage–price cycle is taking hold, the Bank of Japan…
US Tariffs Pressure European Fashion Exports and Margins
The transatlantic economic relationship between North America (primarily US and Canada) and Europe (primarily EU) entered a new phase with imposition of US tariffs, including 10 per cent base tariff…
Sri Lanka apparel wage hike lifts pay but living wage gap remains
Colombo — Sri Lanka’s recent statutory wage increase has lifted the base pay for garment workers, yet many in the country’s pivotal apparel sector continue to struggle to cover basic…
French Court Rules Against Shein Website Suspension Over Illicit Product Sales
A French court ruled that suspending Shein’s website over the sale of illicit products was disproportionate, rejecting the government’s request to block the platform for three months. The government had…