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…
CHT Group wins adidas 2025 supplier award
Specialist textile chemicals developer CHT Group has been recognised by adidas as a champion in the 2025 adiFORMULATOR Award, marking the third consecutive year the German company has earned the…
Capturing High-Margin Fashion: Bangladesh’s Strategy
The global fashion market is constantly changing. Buyers no longer want only basic, low-cost garments. Today, there is a growing demand for fashion-oriented high-margin clothing that reflects lifestyle, identity, and…
Australia GDP Growth Seen Modest as Inflation Pressures Persist
Australia’s economy is expected to maintain modest momentum in the December quarter, with gross domestic product forecast to grow 0.4% quarter on quarter, according to the Melbourne Institute, as higher…