Vietnam is preparing for a potential rise in the regional minimum wage this year. Both the ministry of labour, invalids and social affairs (MoLISA) and the Vietnam General...
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One year after the Antwerp Declaration, 400 business leaders met with EU Commission President von der Leyen to discuss the Clean Industrial Deal. EURATEX supports the initiative...
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ICE cotton has declined in five of the last six sessions, with March and July 2025 contracts hitting new lows. A stronger US dollar and falling crude oil prices pressured...
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Bangladesh's economy has been gradually recovering in the second quarter of fiscal 2024-25 from political instability that began in the first week of July 2024, the MCCI has...
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IFC has partnered with Attijariwafa Bank (AWB) Egypt to boost its capital and expand SME and climate finance lending. IFC's $20 million subordinated debt will enhance AWB...
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The Lenzing Group supports the EU's Clean Industrial Deal, presented by Ursula von der Leyen in Antwerp, to drive a sustainable, competitive, and net-zero industry. Leaders...
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At a recent dialogue hosted by AmCham in Bangladesh, a group of businessmen expressed concern over the debilitating law and order situation affecting enterprises, and sought...
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The USTR is proposing to impose fees and service restrictions on cargo ships operated by or built in China. This follows its announcement last month that China's targeting...
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The Philippine's economic growth is expected to accelerate this year, with its economy projected to grow by 5.9 per cent this year from 5.6 per cent in 2024, Grace Lim, UBS...
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A new report from the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy centre of The Conference Board, has recommended urgent reforms to rebuild a predictable annual...
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Universal Fibers, Inc has launched a new facility in Osaka, Japan. This expansion enhances local manufacturing and service capabilities, meeting growing demand for sustainable,...
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President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico from March 4, while an additional 10-per cent tariff will be charged on China from that date.Earlier,...
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ICE cotton prices declined further due to weak US export sales but found some support from lower planting acreage and rising crude oil costs. Crude oil gains, following...
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The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell by 5.93 per cent to $2,629 per FEU on February 27, continuing its decline since the Chinese Lunar New Year. Freight rates dropped...
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A US-UK trade deal could happen 'very quickly', President Donald Trump recently said at a joint press conference with visiting British PM Keir Starmer.
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US Senate has confirmed Jamieson Greer as the new US Trade Representative (USTR) in a 56-43 vote. A seasoned trade policy expert, Greer will lead trade negotiations under...
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The EU has agreed with Indian PM Narendra Modi to push for the conclusion of an FTA this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said today.
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Jakob Müller Group (JMG) has acquired MEI International, effective January 1, 2025, expanding its portfolio with MEI's air-jet weaving technology. JMG will discontinue its...
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently launched a 'New Roadmap for Australia's Economic Engagement with India', focusing on four sectors: clean energy; education and skills;...
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Australian wool market continued its upward trend this week, with Merino fleece prices rising by 15 to 30 cents per clean kilogram. Strong demand, led by Chinese buyers,...
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Nigeria recently launched the Sector Skills Council for fashion, leather work and accessories as part of its sectoral approach to skills acquisition for national development....
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Egypt's Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly inaugurated the $60 million Advanced Customs Logistics Centre in Sokhna's Integrated Industrial Zone, part of the SCZone. The centre...
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ICE cotton extended its bearish trend for the fourth session. Weak export demand, a stronger dollar, and falling crude oil pressured prices. US cotton exports remained...
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India's real GDP will grow by 6.5 per cent in FY25 compared to 9.2 per cent in FY24, while nominal GDP may grow by 9.9 per cent, the second official advance estimates show....
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The economic sentiment indicator rose in February in both the EU and the euro area by 1.1 points to 97.1 and by 1 point to 96.3 respectively. The employment expectations...
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