Cambodia has increased the minimum wage for its textile and garment industry workers to US $204 per month for regular workers and $202 per month for probationary workers effective from January 1. This decision was made by the National Council on Minimum Wage (NCMW), a tripartite body comprising
The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) issued closure notices to 15 textile firms on the outskirts of Surat city which include dyeing and printing units. “The units were said to be allegedly discharging untreated wastewater into a creek connected to River Tapi, which is important source of water for residents of Surat city,” Indian Express […]
Investments in the Bangladesh textile industry which is worth around $25 billion, almost dried up in 2023 as nor were new textile mills set up nor did any start operations. Only a Narsingdi based spinning mill said it would invest Tk 700 crore to manufacture cotton and MMF yarn, but even that plant will be […]
Out of the 100 LEED certified garment factories in the world, 54 are now located in Bangladesh, which points to a commitment to green practices in the industry in the south Asian country. “The total number of Bangladesh clothing factories with LEED certificate now totals 206, which indicates the industry commitment towards greener initiatives,” Mohiuddin […]
India is likely to remain the fastest-growing major economy in the world in 2024, on the back of strong consumer demand leading to a pickup in investment across various sectors. According to the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), the sectors which will attract investments are construction, hospitality and infrastructure including railways
Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has sought a three year extension of RoSCTL, a rebate scheme, stating that it has become a dire necessity, given the current global economic uncertainties. In a statement, AEPC Chairman Naren Goenka said market sentiments have touched an all-time low and the traditional markets of the US and EU are […]
Several garment exporters from the Noida apparel cluster have proposed to set up a garment cluster in Khordha in Odisha which will be spread over 100 acres. This was announced after a Noida garment exporters delegation met with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. “Patnaik assured the delegation of comprehensive support and facilitation and welcomed them […]
Italy’s textile and fashion industry has reported a 3 percent increase in revenues in 2023 to €111.7 billion as against 2022, data from Confindustria Moda, Italy’s fashion trade body said. However, growth has been attributed to higher sales values, as there is a significant drop in volumes, which hints to a potential end to the […]
In all probability, a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) may be signed between India and Oman in January 2024. “Negotiations are on track and both sides have already agreed on most of the text of the chapters of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA),” CNBC quoted government sources as saying. The second round of talks for […]
Several global clothing brands have formally committed to increasing rates for their Bangladeshi garment suppliers to offset the hike in worker wages which comes into effect from January 1. “It’s quite encouraging that we have received formal letters from a few brands confirming their position to pay a price that absorbs the increase in wages,” […]




















