Industry News

Myanmar's Male Garment Workers Report Abuse and Poor Conditions
Nov 04, 2024

Male workers at Myanmar’s QI Yuan Garment factory report verbal abuse, wage inequities, and denial of benefits due to non-permanent status. Female workers confirm issues like insufficient overnight meal allowances, forced overtime, and deductions without explanation.

Demand for Tunisia’s Used Clothing Drops 30% as Quality Concerns Rise
Nov 01, 2024

Tunisia’s secondhand clothing sector, known as “Frepe,” faces a 30% decline in demand as purchasing power falls and quality decreases. Al-Sahbi Al-Maalawi, head of the National Chamber of Used Clothes Merchants, highlighted the sector’s challenges and called on the Ministry of Commerce for support and reform.

80,000 Textile Retail Workers to Strike Across Spain on November 21st
Oct 31, 2024

On November 21, 80,000 Spanish textile and garment sector workers, led by the CCOO union, will strike to demand fair wages, improved labor rights, and action on gender pay disparities. Announced after stalled negotiations with employers, the strike aims to end poor working conditions and inequality.

67-Year-Old Turkish Textile Giant Declares Bankruptcy
Nov 01, 2024

Emek Kumaş, a prominent Turkish textile company operating for 67 years, has gone bankrupt with a debt of 500 million TL, which would be approximately 15 million USD. Known for producing fabrics for global brands like Marks & Spencer, Naf Naf, Bestseller, Koton, and H&M, the company couldn't overcome financial struggles during the concordat timeframe.

Cambodia Approves $9.32 Billion Budget for 2025 Amid Economic Growth Projections
Oct 28, 2024

Cambodia’s government approved a 2025 budget of 37.950 billion riels ($9.32 billion), slightly lower than the previous year, aiming to support economic growth, institutional development, and infrastructure. The budget, accounting for 18.14% of GDP, now awaits legislative approval.