U.S. Consumer Sentiment Edges Lower in November 2025
U.S. consumer sentiment eased in November as households contended with persistent inflation and weakening incomes, according to the latest reading from University of Michigan. The index fell to 51.0 from…
Germany’s LANXESS promotes Oxone for sustainable detergents
LANXESS is expanding the use of its Oxone Monopersulfate Compound as a cold-wash cleaning ingredient, positioning the oxidising agent as a high-performance option for detergent makers responding to rising demand…
Unlocking Diaspora Power to Transform Bangladesh’s RMG Future
Introduction Bangladesh’s ready-made garments (RMG) sector remains the backbone of the national economy, significantly contributing to export earnings and job creation. Yet, in an era of rising global competition and…
Webinar highlights global study, career prospects for Bangladeshi textile graduates
An international webinar on higher studies and global career development for textile graduates drew up to 200 participants on Friday, as Online Textile School (OTS) and Bunon jointly hosted a…
Accelerating Circularity Appoints Eileen Mockus as New CEO
Accelerating Circularity, a non-profit organization dedicated to building circular systems that transform used textiles into new raw materials, has announced the appointment of Eileen Mockus as its new CEO. Mockus,…
U.S. Holiday Shoppers Pivot to Apparel and Footwear Over Luxury
U.S. consumers are shifting their holiday spending toward practical items such as apparel and footwear, moving away from luxury goods as budget pressures intensify, according to a new First Insight…
India’s Cotton Sector Transforming with New Regenerative Farming Drive
WWF-India and Solidaridad Asia have launched a major regenerative farming initiative targeting India’s cotton farmers, aiming to bring 1 million hectares of cotton land under climate-resilient practices. The effort, called…
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…