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Second round of garment wage talks ‘clear, professional’ - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:08+07:00

"The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training has set August 31 for continued discussions on the minimum wages of workers in textile-related sectors for ...

Garment unions seeking $21 rise in basic salary - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:08+07:00

"Garment factory workers’ union representatives have asked for a $21 increase in the basic salary for 2023 while the Garment Manufacturers Association in ...

What’s next for Sri Lanka’s apparel industry: a conversation with JAAF secretary general Yohan Lawrence - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:08+07:00

"BW: So, reliability is a big part of it. JAAF also boasts that the Sri Lankan garment industry prides itself on ‘ethical business and manufacturing ...

aastey Partners with Climes for carbon neutralisation - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:08+07:00

"Indian athleisure brand for women, aastey, has partnered with Climes, a climate-tech company, to help customers become conscious shoppers. After purchasing ...

Is this fashion brand really sustainable or just expensive, and more ethical shopping questions answered - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:08+07:00

"Let's say you come across a fashion brand that gives off a "sustainable and ethical" vibe. How can you tell if they're really committed to those ideals — or ...

Wash before wearing, but that still won’t get the lead out: Risks that come with fast fashion - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:08+07:00

"Washing the garments will dilute some of the dyes and chemicals, which MAY help reduce exposure. But washing may not remove ALL the dye toxins, and the ...

Workers urged to use tools under GFAs for realization of their rights - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:08+07:00

"Speakers of an awareness session entitled "Global Framework Agreement (GFA) & Workers' Rights in Supply Chain"; here Friday urged the workers and trade unions ...

5 fast-fashion brands called out for greenwashing - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:08+07:00

"Greenwashing in marketing refers to companies presenting product or service information in a way that makes consumers believe it is environmentally friendly. ...

The RealReal reports growth in shoppers - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-25T14:46:08+07:00

"Luxury resale platform The RealReal is claiming a significant growth in the number of people using its marketplace and in products sold in its annual report." ...

Authorities in Myanmar detain Britain's former ambassador, Vicky Bowman, and her husband - Kyna Intel, 2022-08-26T08:58:22+07:00

"Vicky Bowman, who currently runs the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB), and her husband, Htein Lin, a Burmese artist and former political ...