Hong Kong Pushes Regional Outreach with Successful Kuala Lumpur Mission
A delegation from a prominent Hong Kong business chamber concluded a three-day mission in Kuala Lumpur, calling the trip a “resounding success” after high-level meetings with Malaysian government agencies, business…
New Labor Rules: What the Industry Fears Most
As Bangladesh’s export sectors brace for the amended Bangladesh Labour Ordinance 2025, anxiety is rising across the apparel and textile value chain. BGMEA, BKMEA and BTMA have jointly demanded its…
‘This Labour Law Reform Could Destabilise Factories’- Salauddin Chowdhury
Three major export bodies — BGMEA, BKMEA and BTMA — have jointly condemned the newly gazetted Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, demanding its immediate withdrawal. They argue that several key…
Saudia Unveils Cooling Ihram for a Cooler Hajj
Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has launched a pioneering innovation for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims called “The Coolest Ihram,” also referred to as Ihram al-Abrad. Developed in collaboration…
Global cotton production, trade set to rise in 2025-26: WASDE
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its latest monthly “World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates” (WASDE) report projected an increase in global cotton production, consumption and trade for…
BUFT Signs Landmark MoUs with 10 Leading Apparel Industry Partners
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding with 10 major industry partners on 18 November 2025, strengthening its links with Bangladesh’s textile and…
Bangladesh Sets Ambitious Push to Expand Apparel Exports to Japan
Bangladesh plans to raise its apparel exports to Japan as the sector targets higher-value segments and deeper trade cooperation with Tokyo. Export data show shipments to Japan rose about 15.6%…
Transfar Chemicals Rolls Out On-Site Health Screenings for Production Staff
In a move underscoring its commitment to employee welfare, Transfar Chemicals recently launched a comprehensive on-site health checkup for its frontline production workers, particularly those exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals.…
“DPP will reshape the entire supply chain — we must be ready”
As the European Union prepares to roll out the Digital Product Passport (DPP) from 2027, global apparel sourcing is on the brink of one of the most significant regulatory shifts…
Jordan, Vietnam set sights on joint garment investments
The Jordan Chamber of Industry has reached a landmark understanding with Vietnamese garment firms, signalling a deepening of industrial ties between the two nations and a push for joint investments…
