Weekly News

Weekly News 15/26 (10/04/2026)

China pushes high-quality growth in e-commerce sector
New Zealand apparel imports decline amid cautious demand
Vietnam textile and apparel sector shifts to value-driven growth strategy
Sri Lanka garment exports decline 6% in early 2026 amid weak demand
Pakistan textile sector hit by cotton and energy crisis
ZDHC launches chemical watchlist amid industry concerns
US cotton export sales surge as demand rebounds
South Africa textile imports fall as exports show recovery

Weekly News 11/26 (13/03/2026)

West Asia Conflict Drives Input Cost Surge for Gujarat’s Textile and Chemical Industries
UNIQLO positions India as major growth market amid rapid sales expansion
West Asia Conflict Disrupts Surat Textile Trade, Shipping Costs Surge 400%
Middle East War Threatens India’s US $ 1.79-Billion GCC Apparel Market
Apparel Retailers Set for Double-Digit Growth in FY ’27 on Tier-2 Demand Surge: India Ratings
India Apparel Exports Rise 2.4% in FY ’26; US Demand Weakens Under Tariff Strain
Uncertainty Over US Tariff Policy Freezes Bangladeshi Garment Orders, Industry Warns
Bangladesh Raises US Apparel Market Share to 10.53% as China’s Exports Decline

Weekly News 09/26 (27/02/2026)

Bangladesh Apparel Sector Aims for Additional US $ 5 billion in US Exports Following US Deal
Bangladesh Garment Exports to EU Fall Nearly 4% as Competition Intensifies
India’s Clothing and Footwear Inflation Nears 3% in January as Revised CPI Data Shows Modest Price Rise
India’s Textile and Apparel Exports Decline in January Amid US Tariff Impact
SITRA to set up dedicated testing laboratory for sportswear, athleisure
India Among Key Beneficiaries as Trump Reduces Global Tariffs to 10%
Over 300 Textile Mills Shut in Tamil Nadu Over Two Years, Says Industry Survey
Centre Aligns Children’s Apparel Standards with Global Norms to Boost Export Competitiveness

Weekly News 05/26 (30/01/2026)

Chinese firm Huazhu to invest US $ 16.3 million in accessories plant in Bangladesh
PENFABRIC’s Journey Towards Responsible Resource Management with OEKO-TEX® STeP
Yarn Import Curbs Proposed as Bangladesh Seeks to Protect Domestic Spinners
Bangladesh Apparel Exports to EU Rise to US $ 21 Billion in January–November 2025
Bangladesh–Japan EPA Seen as Key Boost for Textile and Garment Sector
FTAs, High-Value Products and New Exporting Districts part of US $ 100 Billion Indian textile export roadmap
Vardhman Textiles Reports 21% Profit Decline in Q3 FY ’26 Amid Margin Pressures
India–EU FTA sees European sourcing shift towards Indian apparel and textiles

Weekly News 03/26 (16/01/2026)

Bangladesh Apparel Exporters Warn of Prolonged Challenges in 2026
Nike Agrees for Landmark Payout to Former Garment Workers After Long-Running Dispute
French PFAS Textile Ban Takes Effect; Second-Hand Garments Exempted
Industry Body Urges EU to Set Mandatory Textile Targets Under Sustainability Regulation
Primark Owner Cuts Outlook After European Sales Slump
Textile Exporters Warn of Up to 50% Order Book Decline in March Quarter Amid US Tariffs
Bangladesh Tariff Commission Nears Decision on Yarn Imports Amid Industry Divide
Lululemon Raises Q4 Outlook After Strong Holiday Trading
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