China's currency conundrum

COMMENT: Apparel sourcing shifts likely to be short-lived

Apparel makers around the world are profiting from the rising value of the Chinese currency. But this outbreak of optimism…

US: Trade group sees China textile subsidies up $10bn

A US textile trade group has reacted angrily to measures taken by the Chinese government to help its textile industry…

CAMBODIA: Industry to close 35 textile factories

An official source from the Cambodian Union Federation (CUF) has warned that Cambodia's textile and garment industry will be forced…

CHINA: Government confirms rebate plans for textile firms

Textile and clothing makers will be among the main beneficiaries of new tax breaks, lower administrative fees and and easier…

US: China’s share of apparel imports reaches all-time high

China’s share of US apparel imports reached their highest ever level in September 2008, a new analysis says, contradicting earlier…

Global apparel markets: winners and losers

How will the global apparel industry change over the next five or so years? A new report from just-style believes…

CHINA: Clothing export growth continues to slow

China's global trade surplus hit a high of US$29.3bn in September according to the latest figures from the General Administration…

CHINA: Garment makers warn of lower sales and profits

Chinese garment makers are seeing business slacken as European demand slows. Paul Zheng, general manager of Beijing Guanghua Textile whose…