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Despite forecasts predicting significant drops in revenue, at least one sector of Italy’s fashion and textile…
U.S. Consumer Confidence “Rebounds” in February
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Indonesia’s status as a smart foreign investment may be in jeopardy, according to a report from The Australian…
Colombian Apparel Fair Hooks $62 Million in US Contracts, Aims for $100 Million
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Worker Rights Shifting in China, Foxconn Workers to Elect Union Members
Foxconn, the controversial electronics giant and China’s largest private employer, announced in early…
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US and Jordan Agree to Investment, Tech, and Labor Rights Principles
The United States and Jordan have agreed to two sets of “Joint Principles”–one for International Investment…