Wherever you look just now, it seems someone’s saying the recession’s nearly over. Investigate the evidence, though, and many pre-recession problems in the apparel industry are coming back. Falling prices, rising wages, the fear of protectionist action, and even indentured labour are just some of the reasons to be cheerless, writes Mike Flanagan. |
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INDIA: Garment exports fall 6% in July - Article (25th September 2009) India's garment exports fell by more than 6% in July, according to the latest figures from the country’s official body of apparel exporters. US: Apparel, textiles made with child labour – study - Article (11th September 2009) Garment, footwear and cotton producers are among the worst offenders when it comes to the use of forced and child labour, according to three new reports that have just been published by the US Labor Department. INDIA: Industry calls for wider textile help - report - Article (8th September 2009) Textile operators in India are calling for recently funded manufacturers to still benefit from duty free capital goods, reported local media. BANGLADESH: Export body calls for investment - report - Article (4th September 2009) The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) wants Government to offer a financial boost to the country's garment sector, reported local media. THAILAND: Textile and garment exports slump 15% in H1 - Article (17th August 2009) Thailand’s textile and garment exports declined substantially in the second quarter and first half of 2009, largely due to the global economic crisis. VIETNAM: Textile and garment exports fall 4.7% in H1 - Article (23rd June 2009) Textile and garment exports from Vietnam have fallen by 4.7% to US$4.08bn in the first half 2009, according to figures released today (23 June) by the Vietnam Textile and Garment Association (Vitas). |
