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Adidas and Mizuno Named in Supplier Dispute
Adidas and Mizuno are involved in a dispute over a group of 1,300 workers claiming they were unfairly fired…
E-Commerce Growth to Swell in Asian-Pacific Countries
The United States might be one of the world's leading superpowers when it comes to e-commerce but all eyes…
Indonesia Battles to Keep its Textile Sector Afloat
Indonesia is facing a trifecta of problems in its textile sector: economic growth is slowing with no signs of…
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Indonesia: Yarn Producers Urge Government to Impose Duty on Imported Yarn
Yarn producers in Indonesia are claiming that imported yarn products have significantly damaged the market…
Walmart Asia Accused of Garment Worker Abuse
A new report published by the Jobs with Justice Education Fund is accusing Walmart Asia of abusing its…
Indonesia: Textile Producers Could Be Forced to Layoff More Workers
In the face of weak sales and rising production costs, textile producers in Indonesia are encouraging the…
Indonesia to Provide Incentives to Boost Textile, Footwear Sectors
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry on Tuesday unveiled a new plan aimed at boosting textile and footwear…
ASEAN to Upgrade FTA With China
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has agreed to negotiate with China on upgrading the…
Indonesia to Enact Anti-Dumping Duty on Filament Yarn
The Indonesian government aims to minimize the country’s dependency on imported raw materials and…
China and Indonesia Lose, Vietnam Gains Share of U.S. Apparel Imports in May
Vietnam reinforced its position as the up-and-coming supplier of U.S. apparel imports share in May…
Indonesia: Human Rights Trial Uncovers “Systemic” Living Wage Violations
Following a human rights hearing last week, Indonesian judges have found overwhelming evidence of “systemic”…
Indonesian Electricity Tariff Hikes Arrive May 1; Textile Import Prices Could Rise by 100%
In what is likely to significantly impact the apparel industry, a major increase in Indonesia’s electricity…
Indonesia Rises as Textile Manufacturer; Exports to Reach $13.3 Billion in 2014
Indonesia continues to assert itself as a major force in the textile industry, with its exports likely…
Textile Factories Contaminate Indonesia’s Citarum River
Hundreds of textile factories line the banks of Indonesia’s Citarum river in Java, and unchecked waste…