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After years of pressure Levi’s commits to protecting workers in Pakistan
Denim giant Levi’s Strauss has signed a binding agreement to ensure that garment workers making its jeans in Pakistan will finally be able to go to work without having to fear for their lives.
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October 18, 2024
SHEIN Becomes France's Second-Largest Fashion Brand
SHEIN has become the second-largest fashion brand in France, nearly equaling Zara in market share. According to rankings from a French consumer journal, SHEIN's 2023 sales in France surpassed those of H&M, Primark, and Kiabi.
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October 18, 2024
Indonesian Textile Industry Predicts 30,000 More Job Cuts by Year's End
The Indonesian Textile Association (API) has announced that an additional 30,000 workers in the textile and garment industry will lose their jobs by the end of 2024, raising the total number of layoffs in the sector to 70,000 this year.
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October 18, 2024
New OECD Handbook Guides Companies on Achieving Living Wages in Global Supply Chains
The OECD has released a new handbook to help businesses implement living incomes and living wages in agriculture, garment, and footwear supply chains. The guide utilizes the OECD due diligence framework, offering practical tools for companies to turn their commitments into...
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October 18, 2024
25-30% of Bangladesh's Garment Orders Shift to Neighboring Countries
Rubana Haque, the former president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), highlighted the severity of the situation, mentioning that many factories have been closed for weeks and that up to 25-30% of orders might be lost by December. She...
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October 14, 2024
Better Cotton Launches Women Empowerment Initiative
The Better Cotton group has launches a research project in India to empower women in the cotton sector by identifying best practices and overcoming barriers like limited mobility and education. Collaborating with local partners, the initiative aims to increase women's leadership...
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October 11, 2024
Bangladeshi Square Group CEO Highlights Positive Business Climate and Calls for Election Roadmap
Bangladeshi Square Group CEO Tapan Chowdhury expressed optimism about the business climate under the interim government, noting significant improvements in governance and stability. He highlighted the need for a clear election roadmap and emphasized the importance of ethical...
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October 11, 2024
ILO Suggests Reforms to Strengthen Bangladesh's RMG Sector and Improve Worker Relations
The International Labor Organization (ILO) has proposed five key reforms to address labor unrest in Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector, focusing on wage policy improvements, labor law amendments, enhanced industrial relations, and better worker safety standards. It...
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October 07, 2024
RMG Exports are Rising in Tamil Nadu, Revenue Set to Grow 10%
CRISIL Ratings predicts that the revenue of readymade garment (RMG) exporters in Tamil Nadu, India, will increase by 8-10% to $5.11 billion (₹43,000 crore) in the current fiscal year, driven by healthy order inflows and rising demand. This growth is higher than the national...
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October 07, 2024
Vietnam's Textile Sector Faces EU Growth Potential with Focus on Sustainability and Compliance
Vietnam's potential to expand its textile exports to the EU has been valued at €4.5 billion in 2023. While the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) reduces import taxes, Vietnamese companies must meet strict EU sustainability regulations. European buyers are prioritizing...
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October 04, 2024
Major Fashion Brands Reportedly Reducing their Orders in Bangladesh
The ongoing situation in Bangladesh has exposed vulnerabilities in the supply chain, particularly around fair wages and working conditions. The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre and Sourcing Journal conducted surveys with international apparel brands to gauge their...
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September 30, 2024
Delhi Government to Increases Minimum Wage with Little Effect on Garment Workers
The Delhi Government has announced an increase in minimum wages for workers, effective October 1st. Chief Minister Atishi stated that Delhi now has the highest minimum wage in India. Major apparel manufacturers in areas like Gandhi Nagar and Tank Road, employing over 500,000...
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September 29, 2024
India and Myanmar Discuss Boosting Trade via Local Currencies
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...
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September 27, 2024
Viet Nam Pioneers Mass Production of Eco-Friendly Pineapple Silk and Fabrics for Global Fashion
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...
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September 27, 2024
Bangladesh Adds Three More LEED-Certified Green Factories
Bangladesh now has 229 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) -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...
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September 27, 2024
Viet Nam is embracing sustainability and innovation for global competitiveness
The garment industry in Binh Dinh (Viet Name) is actively embracing a green transformation to meet global market demands for eco-friendly production. With 152 companies employing around 35,000 workers, the sector has invested in modern machinery and innovative technologies to...
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September 27, 2024
Cambodia Raises Minimum Wage for Garment and Footwear Workers
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...
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September 27, 2024
Indian Fashion Brand introduces 90-Minute Delivery
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...
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September 16, 2024
Production costs, inflation and informal work on the rise in Türkiye
The ready-to-wear sector in Türkiye is facing challenges as employment and production has been significantly declining in recent years. Rising inflation and production costs have led to companies shifting their production to countries such as Bangladesh and Egypt, particularly...
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September 27, 2024
South Indian NGOs raise concerns about toxic air pollution from textile factories
NGOs in Tamil Nadu have alerted the local pollution control board TNPCB about toxic air pollution in the Chengalpattu district. Residents have reported health problems, including lung infections in children, due to harmful chemicals, such as volatile organic compounds and...
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September 27, 2024