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Egypt signs deal for $100m worth of Chinese textile and apparel projects
The news follows a visit by SCZONE’s president to Hangzhou in Shanghai, where he met with investors and business owners…
US West Coast port negotiation resolved with six-year contract
The two organisations announced yesterday (14 June) that the tentative agreement was reached with assistance from acting US Secretary of…
Higg partners with Bluesign, ZDHC to improve chemical management
Higg, the sustainability insights platform for the consumer goods industry, announced it is developing partnerships with Bluesign and ZDHC (Zero…
UNEP initiative worth US$43m to reduce chemical waste
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), South Asian (SA) countries like Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan and Vietnam have collaborated…
Trade unions adopt strategies for recovery post-pandemic in SE Asia
In a sub-regional conference organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO), more than 30 trade unions/workers organisations’ representatives from ten…
UNICEF, Bangladesh apparel sector initiative to support mothers at work
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is partnering with the Bangladesh Garments’ Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh…
Ralph Lauren partners with US Cotton Trust Protocol
Ralph Lauren Corporation’s 'Timeless by Design' is its global citizenship and sustainability strategy to ensure that the company has a…
India-UK trade deal could boost garment exports by 10%
The FTA is expected to boost exports from the current Rs 33,000 crore (US$330bn) annually to Rs 50,000 crore ($500bn)…
Naver acquires Poshmark for $1.2bn, expanding US footing
South Korean internet conglomerate Naver will be acquiring all of Poshmark's issued and outstanding shares for $17.90 in cash and…
Madewell debuts jeans with bluesign-approved Isko fabrics
The two brands have partnered to launch the first-ever pair of women’s jeans using Isko's bluesign-approved denim fabric. The Cali…
