garment industry
Apparel Industry Braces for Impact of U.S. Government Shutdown
After the failure to resolve a congressional stalemate regarding a budgetary dispute, the federal government…
Bangladesh Factory Owners Push Back Against Reform
While the push for sweeping reforms of Bangladesh’s labor practices has been widely covered by the…
Bangladesh Exports Show No Sign of Slowdown
Despite the deadly Ranza Plaza building collapse in April and widespread factory safety concerns, Bangladesh…
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Is Egypt’s Unrest Ruining its Textile Industry?
Amidst crashing turmoil and politically charged violence, Egypt’s garment industry beats on, apparently…
Will Falling Rupee Lift India’s Fortunes?
One way to fuel innovation is to designate special centers devoted to its creation. This is precisely what…
Post Rana Plaza, Bangladesh Workers Still At Risk
The three million Bangladeshis employed in the nation’s $20 billion dollar garment industry remain at risk…
Bangladesh Passes Historic Labor Law
On July 15th, Bangladeshi parliament passed a newly amended labor law that many are praising as a historic…
Can Egypt’s Textile Industry Survive Political Turmoil?
Roiled by political unrest and balanced on the brink of civil war, Egypt continues to send signals that its…
Bangladesh Garment Industry Grows Despite Recent Setbacks
Despite a recent series of catastrophic setbacks, the Bangladesh garment industry continues to outperform all…
No New Money for Factory Safety in Bangladesh’s Budget
Bangladesh's finance minister has set aside no new money for...
China’s Garment Exports Up in Price, Not in Number
Chinese apparel and textile exports rose to.....
Powerless Pakistani Textilers Demand Reliable Gas Supplies
Financial experts and industry leaders alike have expressed serious concerns about the region’s ability to…
US and Europe Drag Down India’s Garment Exports
Thanks to a major slowdown in demand from the US and Europe, India's government now expects a decline of…
Chinese Garment, Textile Industry Sees Slowest Growth in a Decade
It’s been a tough year for the Chinese textile and garment industry. Challenged by increased competition…
General Strike in Bangladesh Means Business Comes to Halt
A general strike, aimed at the release of 154 opposition leaders and activists, began in Dhaka…