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The output and export volume of Thai textile companies have declined
According to a report by Thailand’s “The New Paper” on May 14, 2013: The director of the Office of Industrial Economics of the Ministry of Industry of Thailand said that the output and export …
The Eurasian Economic Commission recommends increasing import tariffs on clothing and other goods from now on
According to Bel-Tass news agency, Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Minister Srepnev recently told the media that the Eurasian Economic Commission is currently drafting recommendations to increase import tari…
Health Canada implements voluntary recall of Chinese-made children’s pajamas
On June 6, 2013, Health Canada and Loblaw Companies Ltd. jointly announced a voluntary recall of Chinese-made children’s pajamas. The recalled product is JoeFresh short-sleeved children’s pajamas, with pi…
South African wool prices rise due to high demand and falling rand
Affected by the increase in demand for wool and the depreciation of the rand, in the just-concluded wool sales season, the South African Merino Wool Index rose 3% to close at 110.31 rand per kilogram, which was…
Taiwan-funded textile factory cooperates with Lesotho National Development Corporation
Recently, the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) signed an agreement with the Taiwan-funded FORMOSA textile factory. Starting this year, FORMOSA will provide two-year textile industry skills traini…
EU Chemicals Agency plans to limit lead content in clothing and shoe bags
Recently, the European Chemicals Agency launched a public consultation on limiting the lead content in items or parts of items that can be put in the mouth by children. By then, some consumer products with a le…
The new version of the EU’s ecological textile standards has been officially implemented
According to reports, the new version of the EU’s “Ecological Textile Standard 100” has been officially implemented recently. This is the world’s most authoritative and influential ecolo…
Bangladesh budget cuts import duties on non-woven fabrics by %
In order to greatly promote Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry, Bangladesh Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul announced that the 2013-14 fiscal budget will reduce non-woven import tariffs by 20%. Howe…
Increasing business opportunities for garment cooperation between China and ASEAN promote “upgrading” of both parties
In recent years, more and more enterprises in the garment industry from mainland China have entered ASEAN. Experts said that business opportunities in the apparel field between mainland China and ASEAN are grad…
Basic situation of foreign trade and my country’s textile trade issues
1. China’s foreign trade development and operation. Since the beginning of this year, China’s entire foreign trade has maintained a sustained growth trend. According to China Customs statistics, from Janu…