The substantial conclusion of Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area upgrade negotiations was recently announced in Vientiane. Both sides confirmed they will accelerate...
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Sudarshan Chemical Industries (SCIL) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Germany-based Heubach Group. This strategic acquisition will create a global pigment leader...
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The Drewry World Container Index fell 4.01 per cent to $3,349 per 40ft container, reflecting weak global demand. Freight rates saw declines across major routes, but the...
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BASF introduces Ultramid LowPCF and Ultramid ZeroPCF in Europe, offering reduced and net-zero CO2 emissions for its polyamide products. The production uses renewable energy...
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UK real GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.2 per cent month on month (MoM) in August after showing no growth in July and June; its growth was 1 per cent YoY in the month....
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Founded in 1835, Heberlein Technology is a leading provider of air interlacing and air texturing jets for synthetic filament yarns. Joining ITMF, Heberlein gains access...
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ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 has opened in Shanghai, showcasing cutting-edge technologies for textile and garment manufacturing. Spanning 160,000 square metres, the five-day event...
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Groz-Beckert will showcase innovations across its six product areas—Knitting, Weaving, Nonwovens, Tufting, Sewing, and Spinning—at ITMA Asia + CITME 2024 in Shanghai. Highlights...
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Following improvements to UK business conditions in H1 2024, key indicators in a BCC survey stalled or fell in Q3, with manufacturing suffering the most. Taxation is now...
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India's wholesale inflation, based on WPI, rose to 1.84 per cent in September 2024, up from 1.31 per cent in August. The increase is primarily driven by rising prices of...
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In August 2024, the Dutch manufacturing industry's calendar-adjusted output was 0.5 per cent lower than a year earlier, marking a smaller contraction than in previous months.Seasonally...
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Indo Count Industries Ltd, via its US subsidiary Indo Count Global, acquired 100 per cent of Modern Home Textiles and a majority stake in Fluvitex USA. These acquisitions...
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Sri Lanka's economy is projected to grow by 4.4 per cent in 2024, driven by industrial and tourism sectors, alongside structural reforms. The country is set to witness the...
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The ASEAN+3 region is poised to face a wide range of risks and challenges to financial stability in the near to long term, a report by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office...
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India's air cargo volumes are projected to grow by 9-11 per cent YoY to 3.6-3.7 million tonnes in FY25, supported by 11-13 per cent expansion in international and 4-6 per...
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China's total foreign trade grew by 5.3 per cent YoY in yuan terms in the first nine months this year. Its general administration of customs said the goods trade volume...
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CII will host TEXCON '24 on November 21 in New Delhi, focusing on India's global leadership in textiles and apparel with an emphasis on sustainability. The conference will...
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Bangladesh's cotton consumption is expected to rise marginally to 7.8 million bales in marketing year (MY) 2024-25, which started in August this year, according to a latest...
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Turkiye's policy turnaround has reduced economic imbalances and revived confidence, the IMF said after its Article IV consultation ended. Headline inflation has dropped...
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Bearish sentiment dominated the European container markets in Q3 2024, as front-haul spot rates plummeted following an early peak season rush as a result of continued diversions...
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BASF's Petrochemicals division completed a $19.2 million upgrade at its Freeport, Texas site, enhancing Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) production. The investment improves...
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US port imports remain strong despite a brief strike in early October, as per the Global Port Tracker report. The strike, which lasted three days, ended with a tentative...
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UK business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds and chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves yesterday announced steps to deliver long-term growth through a modern industrial...
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TOPPAN, RM Tohcello, and Mitsui Chemicals have developed a recycled BOPP film suitable for mass production, using film waste collected, de-inked, and repurposed into pellets....
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BASF offers Ultrason polyarylethersulfones for efficient, durable electrolyzers in green hydrogen production. Ideal for metal replacement in components like frames, gaskets,...
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