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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
Pakistan’s Own 9/11 Disaster Still Haunts Garment Sector
Nine years after a textile factory complex in the Pakistani city of Karachi erupted into flames, killing more than 250 workers and injuring 60 others, its victims and families are still seeking restitution.
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April 02, 2024
Worker Voice: What it is, what it is not, and why it matters
Worker voice entails the capacity of workers to speak up, articulate, and manifest collective agency to improve the terms and conditions of work and livelihoods and contribute to more equitable and democratic societies. Trade unions and collective bargaining most clearly fit this...
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April 02, 2024
ILO suggests Bangladesh implement labour reforms
The country director of International Labour Organisation in Bangladesh, Tuomo Poutiainen, on Sunday urged the government to implement the labour reform roadmap and the national action plan to address the post-graduation challenges and to resolve the complaint lodged against the...
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April 02, 2024
Fashion Still Struggles to Address the Human Side of Sustainability, Experts Say
Too often, people are left out of the conversation when it comes to fashion’s impact on the planet. That’s according to experts who spoke about the human side of sustainability at Sourcing Journal’s Sustainability Summit.
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April 02, 2024
CDP: At least $77 billion under threat from supply chain water risk
Half of large companies are not addressing water-related supply chain risks despite the potential for huge financial impacts, according to a CDP study.
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April 02, 2024
Sustainable style: How fashion can afford and accelerate decarbonization
Translating fashion’s decarbonization commitments into action has proved difficult. A new McKinsey analysis outlines what the industry can do to reach its targets.
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April 02, 2024
Soorty launches Pakistan regenerative agriculture project to boost traceability
Denim manufacturer Soorty has launched a regenerative agriculture farming initiative aimed at boosting sustainability practices in the industry.
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March 26, 2024
Transparency and Traceability: Value Chain Collaboration as a Strategic Priority
Where do the boundaries of a brand end in a global production process which crosses territories, involves innumerable people, and is influenced by climate and geopolitical changes? These boundaries are increasingly blurred because everything touched by the production process is...
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March 26, 2024
High-level Event “Threads of Change: Systemic Transformation of the Textile Sector”
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Belgian Presidency will jointly host the high-level event “Threads of Change: Systemic Transformation of the Textile Sector”. This event will offer a unique opportunity to reflect on: Global textile sector priorities and...
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March 25, 2024
Positive indicators emerge in garment-textile sector exports
Enjoying a rise in orders, the garment and textile sector is optimistic about the completion of its target of earning 44 billion USD in export revenue set for this year.
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March 25, 2024