2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Columbia supplier accused of worker violations
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 22, 2022 04:34 PM

"Garment workers at a factory in India which exclusively supplies US brand Columbia Sportswear are paid illegally low wages and subjected to verbal use and sexual harassment, according to a new report ...

Is China’s ‘618’ shopping fever cooling down?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 22, 2022 04:34 PM

"As of June 18 Beijing time, JD.com reported a total transaction volume of $56.74 billion (379.3 billion yuan). Total sales increased 10.3 percent, significantly down from the 27.7 percent growth in t ...

The race to design clothes that don’t need washing
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 22, 2022 04:34 PM

"Scientists are developing odour-control fabrics that would help to reduce the substantial environmental footprint caused by laundry. But will this convince consumers to wash clothes less frequently? ...

Huntsman launches PFAS-free DWR solution
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 22, 2022 04:34 PM

"Dyes and chemicals specialist Huntsman has launched a new PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) treatment, said to be suitable for all fibre types." ...

App promotes migrant workers’ rights in Mauritius
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 22, 2022 04:34 PM

"Migrant workers planning on finding work or already working in Mauritius can find information about their rights at work, health and safety, and living wages on an interactive mobile app accessed on ...

Exodus of migrant workers lingers on
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jun 23, 2022 02:57 PM

"Many Cambodian migrant workers continue to cross the border to seek work in Thailand, despite the dangers and risks of the illegal crossing. [...] Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Ith Samhe ...