Trump tariff policies threaten China’s fashion strategies for Vietnam
China's investment in Vietnam’s textile and fashion sector was driven by Trump’s first administration (2017-21) and aimed to bypass US…
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South Korea agreement set to boost Philippines apparel sector
The boost to the Philippines apparel sector is expected to come from a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines…
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Impact of Vietnam’s authoritarian politics on apparel sector
Tô Lâm was appointed Vietnam president in April 2024 and general secretary of the ruling communist party earlier this month (3…
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Explainer: Why isotopic tests raise risks for China-linked Vietnam exports
Isotopic testing on goods from Vietnam could link cotton to specific geographic areas such as Xinjiang by analysing the concentration…
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China moves apparel production abroad to keep sales
China textile company Shanghai Jingqingrong Garment announced earlier this year (January) it will open its first production plant abroad in…
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EU-Philippines FTA needs right detail to boost garment exports
The potential impact of the EU-Philippines FTA on Philippines' garment exports is expected to depend on the agreed final text.…
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Will robots replace garment workers in future?
Research and development has been making major progress in the handling of limp objects such as fabric – a key…
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Vietnam apparel sector under pressure to improve sustainability
This realisation on sustainability comes even as Vietnam benefits from free trade agreements (FTA), such as the 2019 European Union…
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China fashion market seeks to diversify as Xinjiang takes its toll
The China National Garment Association (CNGA) in a briefing on China’s clothing industry economic operations for H1 2023 warned China’s…
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China’s grand plan for Central Asia apparel industry
China's President Xi Jinping used the event in May to unveil an ambitious plan that aims to help develop Central…