US ports handled 2.25 million TEUs in October, up 9.3 per cent YoY, despite potential disruptions from a January strike and Trump's tariff hikes. NRF urges swift port negotiations...
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The collapse of textile companies in Nigeria has significantly damaged domestic cotton production, plummeting from over 300,000 metric tonnes in the 1980s to just 51,000 tonnes...
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to support infrastructure development in Bangladesh through public-private partnerships (PPP). The financing...
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Techtextil 2026 introduces a dedicated segment for textile chemicals & dyes, highlighting their growing importance in technical textiles. To be held from April 21-24, 2026,...
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TESTEX and PT Ever Shine Tex Tbk met to discuss sustainability efforts and OEKO-TEX certification. The event covered OEKO-TEX STeP certification, a factory tour showcasing...
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The latest reading of 102.7 for the WTO goods trade barometer is both above the quarterly trade volume index and greater than the baseline value of 100 for the index, suggesting...
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Akzonobel's Marine and Protective Coatings division signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Sinopec to support its global expansion and green energy transition. The partnership...
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The World Bank projects the Philippines' economy will grow at 6.0 per cent annually from 2024-2026, supported by infrastructure spending and business growth. While challenges...
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Luwa India has introduced the Axial Flow Fan B800CF with carbon fibre blades, offering up to 12 per cent energy savings and reduced CO₂ emissions by 14 tons annually. With...
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China's exports rose 6.7 per cent YoY to 23.04 trillion yuan (~$3.2 trillion) and imports grew 2.4 per cent to 16.75 trillion yuan (~$2.3 trillion) during January-November...
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Chemours and PCC Group announced plans for a state-of-the-art chlor-alkali facility at Chemours' TiO₂ plant in DeLisle, Mississippi, operational by 2028. The facility will...
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Ind-Ra expects inflation in India to average at 5.6 per cent and 5 per cent in Q3 and Q4 respectively in FY25. The headline retail inflation is expected to head closer to...
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Scarf Media's Halal Creative Forum and Muslimah Creative Day 2024 in Jakarta gathered over 150 participants, including Indonesia's Minister of Tourism, to elevate the halal...
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Asian Development Bank has cut India's economic growth forecast to 6.5 per cent for FY25 from 7 per cent earlier due to lower-than-expected growth in private investment and...
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Leading yarn provider Parkdale and Trützschler, partners for over 50 years, are advancing textile innovation with SUPERTIP card clothing wires. Parkdale's recent order of...
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The Vietnam Textile and Garment Association (VITAS), with ILO support, has launched a working group to enhance skills development in the textile and garment sector. The...
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ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025, set for October 28-31 at Singapore Expo, has seen a 30 per cent rise in applicants, attracting 770 exhibitors from 33 nations. Due to...
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Germany's inflation rose to 2.2 per cent YoY in November 2024, up from September's 1.6 per cent and August's 1.9 per cent. Month-over-month, CPI fell by 0.2 per cent. Clothing...
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KH Neochem will end production and sales of certain solvents at its Yokkaichi Plant by December 2025. Used in paints and inks, these solvents face low demand recovery, rising...
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Emirates Biotech partners with Sulzer to build the world's largest PLA plant in the UAE, with a 160,000-ton annual capacity. Using Sulzer's advanced PLA technology, the...
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Covestro and Selena Group continue their sustainability efforts in construction with the launch of Tytan Professionals Adhesive for Bricklaying. The innovative product reduces...
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The Indian economy is expected to be relatively insulated in 2025 against global shocks, Goldman Sachs Research said. Its economists forecast that India's GDP will keep...
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H&M HOME's Spring 2025 collection blends calm minimalism with bold design, featuring a monochrome palette accented by green, wood, and marble textures. Highlights include...
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The Global Britain report by BCC urges the UK Government to prepare for turbulent trade, outlining 26 recommendations to boost exports, trade alliances, and investment. It...
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The European Central Bank has cut its interest rates by 25 bps in the fourth reduction this year. It reduced the rate it pays on bank deposits to 3 per cent from 3.25 per...
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