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APEC Highlights Go Digital ASEAN in Digital Skills Development Report for Asia-Pacific
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) spotlights The Asia Foundation’s Go Digital ASEAN initiative as a case study in the report “Enhance the Cross-Border Development of Skilled Professionals across the APEC Region.” The report emphasizes the urgent need for skilled...
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April 16, 2024
Beyond tier 1: Exploring “substantiated knowledge” in the German Supply Chain Act
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (the Act) legally requires large German companies to address harms to workers, communities, and the environment related to their own operations and supply chains. It has only been in force for just over a year, but there are already clear...
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April 16, 2024
The Future Of Synthetics
The Future of Synthetics calls on the fashion, apparel, and textile industry to rapidly divest from new fossil fuel extraction to make synthetic materials, providing brands with guidance on how to do so.
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April 16, 2024
Tamil Nadu government launches multistakeholder Coalition to promote safer workplaces for women in the textile sector
Chennai, India — The Tamil Nadu Government announced the launch of a multi-stakeholder Textile Industry Coalition (TiC), to strengthen the implementation of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act.
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April 15, 2024
Shaping the Future of Textile Education in India: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward
India’s textile education reform is crucial for sector growth and global competitiveness. By addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities, such as improving practical skills, fostering innovation, and enhancing industry-academia collaboration, India can build a skilled...
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April 15, 2024
Leading brands 'off track on climate goals'
GLOBAL – Major corporations – including fashion giants H&M, Zara owner Inditex, Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing, Nike and Adidas – are significantly off track with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting climate change to 1.5°C, according to a new report.
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April 12, 2024
Call to add textile waste to Basel Convention
BRUSSELS - European Union (EU) states France, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Austria are calling for textile waste to be covered by the Basel Convention to restrict exports to developing countries.
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April 12, 2024
Textile industry in sustainability push to meet stringent requirements
Textile and garment businesses are making a green push with development of eco-friendly products adapted to global fashion trends and by meeting the stringent requirements under free trade agreements the country has signed, according to industry insiders.
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April 12, 2024
Skill training launched for textile workers in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC), the South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) and the Department of Textiles have launched skill development training at KG Denim in Coimbatore as a part of a scheme to train totally 8,950 workers across the State for...
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April 12, 2024
EURATEX launches new initiative to promote upskilling and reskilling in the textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industry
In the context of the EU TCLF Pact for Skills, EURATEX will work together with CEC and COTANCE to support the creation of regional partnerships in the area of skills.
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April 12, 2024
ECOMODA: Upskilling clothing & textile SMEs for sustainable growth
Developing skills in sustainability and promoting ethical dimensions for all businesses in the apparel and textile sector.
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April 12, 2024
Cambodia receives $100 mn ADB loan for skills development
The ADB has approved a $100 million loan to enhance Cambodia’s labour force by addressing skills gaps through reforms in TVET.
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April 12, 2024
Skills development for women workers key to RMG's sustainable growth
To ensure sustainable growth in the industry, there must be a concerted effort to enhance the productivity and well-being of workers
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April 12, 2024
Stakeholders urge skill development for sustainable apparel industry growth in Bangladesh
Stakeholders have called for priotising skills development and welfare for women for the sustainable growth of Bangladesh’s apparel industry.
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April 11, 2024
What to Expect from the EU’s efforts to Revise the Textile Labelling Regulation
Selected for their practical qualities and their visual appeal, textiles play a vital role in the daily lives of every citizen. Enhancing the efficiency, comfort, and appeal of various objects, textiles are essential components to various products such as furniture, clothing, or...
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April 09, 2024
In the fight for due diligence, multinationals didn’t get to make the law
24 April marks an important day in the global fight for corporate accountability. That day in 2013 saw the Rana Plaza textile factory building collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing 1,134 workers. This catastrophe was the result of a system of corporate impunity that still...
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April 09, 2024
China's organic yarn prices fall as India & Turkiye experience growth
Prices of woven organic yarn (40/1 combed) are declining in China, now at $3.55 per kg, while increasing in India and Turkiye, priced at $4.44 and $4.77 per kg respectively. China saw a 5.34 per cent decrease this year, with fluctuations. In contrast, India's FOB price rose from...
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April 08, 2024
Vietnamese ministry unveils 2 economic growth scenarios for 2024
Vietnam’s ministry of planning and investment recently unveiled two scenarios for the economy this year due to positive signals in the first quarter (Q1). The country’s economy witnessed a growth of 5.66 per cent in Q1 2024, the highest compared to the same periods between 2020...
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April 08, 2024
Changing crop preferences may impact India's cotton output: USDA
The USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) has projected a two per cent decline in India's cotton production due to various factors. It has projected cotton production at 25.4 million bales of 480 lb (equivalent to 0.453 kg) for 2024-25. Additionally, it has estimated cotton...
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April 05, 2024
Charting Maharashtra’s Path to Becoming a Textile Hub
The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has expedited the growth of the state’s textile industry.
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April 05, 2024