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Bangladesh Factory Audits Stir Calls for More Action
A large-scale audit released by Wal-Mart Stores outlined the failure and improvement rates in fire and…
ILO Unveils Bangladesh Program
Group to launch Better Work Bangladesh program to cover 500 garment factories.
Amid Criticism, Vietnam Plans to Grow Apparel Sector
Country sets goals in WTO review, but its policies draw complaints.
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Three Nations Pledge $24M for Bangladesh Factory Plan
Canada, the Netherlands and the U.K. have signed an agreement with the ILO to boost labor inspection and…
Global Apparel and Textile Production Grew in Q2
United Nations report notes expansion was led by developing countries.
WTO Report Reflects Tenuous Trade Path
Market share dependent on movement toward liberalization.
EU Gets Mostly Lauded by Trading Partners at WTO Forum
China does complain about too many antidumping investigations.
Working Conditions Deteriorating in Cambodia: ILO
Issues are arising in key areas including fire safety, child labor, and occupational safety and health…
More Demanded From Bangladesh Reforms
Global union leaders, labor diplomats and experts said the reforms do not go far enough in meeting…
New Bangladesh Safety Compact Launched in Geneva
EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht said the compact commits the EU, Bangladesh and ILO to a number of…
Cotton Market Shift Seen Down the Road
Report predicts India will overtake China as top cotton supplier in 10 years.
Brazil’s Trade Policies Criticized at WTO
High tariff rates cited as barriers to entry.
U.S., EU, Bangladesh Set Talks on Safety
The governments plan to launch a “multi-stakeholder” initiative on Monday in conjunction with the…
Banking on New WTO Chief to Revive Doha
Trade envoys and experts see Roberto Azevedo as a skilled negotiator.