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Pakistan’s Textile Exports Poised for Growth
Pakistan’s textile industry is poised to reap the advantages of potentially winning Generalized System of…
Editorial: Fix Bangladesh’s Politics First, Then Factories
After the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh last April, the worst accident in the…
US and Japan Agreement Frees Up Organic Trade
The U.S Department of Agriculture announced a new deal with Japan that would facilitate the trade of organic…
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Turkey Wants in on T-TIP
The US and Turkey haven’t yet committed to a free trade pact, but the two nations are steadily working on…
Will China’s New Shipping Route “Change the Face of World Trade?”
In what may turn out to be an historically significant voyage, Yong Sheng, a 19,000 ton cargo ship, is…
Why Cambodia is not Bangladesh
Following the Rana Plaza tragedy, Bangladesh’s garment factories and labor conditions have magnetized the…
Closed Supply Chains Rising in EU
The European textile sector is struggling to implement an ambitious vision – the closed loop supply chain…
EU Fights Uphill Battle Against Chinese Brand Piracy
Not everyone considers imitation to be a form of flattery.....
How to Sidestep EU’s Increased Duty on Denim
Last April, the EU announced it was tripling the duty on high-end denim, to 38 percent from 12 percent. The…
Industry Execs See Bright Year in 2013
Industry representatives are optimistic about 2013, largely due to a stronger supply chain....
Rana Plaza Collapse Brings Higher Prices for Makers
The collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in April has apparel executives concerned about rising costs…
Turkey Minimum Wage Up 4.4%
The minimum wage in Turkey has increased by 4.4%, or....
Home Textile Growth Robust
The global home textiles market is worth about $70 billion, having grown at a consistent rate...
North American Pact on Bangladesh Draws European Criticism
A North American alliance comprised of seventeen retailers and clothing makers agreed to a five-year pact…
US Government Has No Plans to Slow Bangladesh Clothing Exports
The US is moving to suspend trade privileges with Bangladesh, following concerns about labor rights and…