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India and Myanmar Discuss Boosting Trade via Local Currencies
Sep 23, 2024
Indian commerce minister Piyush Goyal and Myanmar's minister Kan Zaw discussed boosting bilateral trade through local currencies at the 12th East Asia Summit in Laos. They also reviewed the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA). Local currency trading aims to reduce transaction costs.
Bangladesh Adds Three More LEED-Certified Green Factories
Sep 23, 2024
Bangladesh now has 229 LEED-certified green garment factories, including 91 platinum and 124 gold-rated, with 61 of the world's top 100 highest-rated. Three more factories—Ananta Huaxiang Limited, Sepal Garments Ltd, and Unitex Spinning Ltd—recently earned LEED certification.
Viet Nam Pioneers Mass Production of Eco-Friendly Pineapple Silk and Fabrics for Global Fashion
Sep 20, 2024
Viet Nam has successfully begun mass producing eco-friendly pineapple silk, yarn, and fabric, making it widely available for fashion and furniture. Previously made in small quantities, companies like Bao Lan Textile and Ecofa Vietnam now produce 18 tons per month by recycling pineapple farming waste. The fabric is durable, antibacterial, UV-protective, and aligns with sustainable fashion trends, with plans to increase output to 50 tons by 2025.
Cambodia Raises Minimum Wage for Garment and Footwear Workers
Sep 20, 2024
Cambodia has announced a new monthly minimum wage of 208 U.S. dollars for workers in the garment, footwear, and travel goods industry, effective from January 1, 2025. This represents a 1.96% increase from the current wage of 204 dollars. The National Council for Minimum Wage initially proposed a wage of 206 dollars, which was raised by an additional two dollars by Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Indian Fashion Brand introduces 90-Minute Delivery
Sep 16, 2024
NewMe, an Indian-based fashion brand located in high-tech sector Karnataka has launched a 90-minute e-commerce delivery service in selected area codes. Customers can now choose from over 6,000 fashion pieces and have them delivered within 90 minutes. According to the CEO, Sumit Jasoria, the service reflects the brands dedication to customer experience.
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