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Pressure Builds for Action in Bangladesh

The country is facing growing political pressure from the U.S. and Europe to improve labor conditions in the…

Premium Jeansmakers Hit by EU Tariff Hike

Duties on women’s, girls’ jeans set to hit 38 percent, up from 12 percent, for one year beginning on…

Demands for Action as Bangladesh Death Toll Mounts

Efforts to find survivors continued through Monday as officials said 386 people have been declared dead and…

Apparel to Spur E-commerce Growth

Apparel and accessories, along with computers and consumer electronics, are projected to continue to…

Bangladesh Stricken by Another Factory Tragedy

Latest disaster in the country leaves 100 dead, 1,000 injured and fresh outrage.

Uptick in Growth Seen for Asia-Pacific Nations

China's economy projected to grow 8 percent this year.

Indonesia Urged to Halt Protectionist Measures

Country's economic growth is cited in WTO report.

WTO Lowers Global Trade Forecast

The organization forecasts a 3.3 percent increase in 2013, from 4.5 percent initially projected.

Fashion, Luxury Head Cybersquatting Cases

The categories were up 4.5 percent on the previous year.

Argentina Criticized in WTO Trade Review

U.S., EU and others says Argentina has too many restrictive trade barriers.

New Report Puts Factory Fire Onus on Governments, Employers

"Fatal Fashion" study makes recommendations to avoid future tragedies.

Apparel Production Soft in Fourth Quarter

Textiles perform slightly better in the period.

U.S. Official Talks Cyber Threat

The official warned a system-wide attack could cause global markets to plunge and trigger widespread chaos.

Kin of Bangladesh Fire Victims Compensated

Eight garment workers perished in last month's Smart Fashion garment factory fire in Dhaka.

Japan Scraps Range of Tariffs, but Some Remain

WTO review calls for more trade barriers to be removed.