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Breaking News: Cambodian Protests Turn Deadly; Police Fire into Crowds
Cambodian police opened fire on a crowd of several hundred garment workers protesting in the streets in Phnom…
U.S. Reinstates Mali’s Eligibility for AGOA
United States President Barack Obama has reinstated Mali’s eligibility for the African Growth and…
Cambodian Riots Overshadow its Child Labor Problem
While Cambodia’s labor unrest has been widely covered by the press, the Southeast Asian nation’s struggles…
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Cambodia’s Workers Reject New Minimum Wage; Protests Rage On
In response to increasingly contentious demonstrations over the new minimum wage, Cambodia’s government has…
Retailers Struggle to Comply with SEC Conflict Mineral Filing Requirements
Many apparel manufacturers have been grappling with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new…
Breaking News: Cambodia Overrun by Factory Worker Protests
Despite the announcement of an eagerly awaited rise in the minimum wage for factory workers, Cambodia’s…
Cambodia Finally Sets New Minimum Wage for Factory Workers
After months of anxious anticipation, Cambodia’s government finally announced a new salary structure for its…
AAFA “Strongly Supports” TTIP Negotiations
The Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) has largely been negotiated quietly, avoiding the…
Is the Retail World Big Enough for Both JCP and Sears to Succeed?
JC Penney (JCP) is finally showing signs of life, reporting a brisk 10 percent jump in same-store sales for…
BreakThrough Technology Thwarts Cotton Counterfeiting
Counterfeiting is not only a problem for currency; fibers can be faked, too, creating the need for a…
Philippines Seeks Duty-Free Access to U.S. for Apparel
Looking to bolster its garment manufacturing industry, the Philippines is requesting duty-free access to U.S…
Jones Group Bought by Sycamore
After shopping itself around for months, the Jones Group announced that it has accepted a buyout offer of $15…
Will Indonesia’s Electricity Tariffs Undermine its Textile Industry?
Despite promising signs of future success, many are concerned that Indonesia’s textile industry could be…
Target Australia, Pacific Brands Pledge Factory Transparency in Bangladesh
In a move some human rights advocates are calling a “watershed moment,†Target Australia and Pacific…
Former JCP CEO Ron Johnson Finally Breaks His Silence
Breaking a self-imposed silence since his ouster as CEO of J.C. Penney (JCP) last April, Ron Johnson finally…