The practice of "turning Green into Gold " in Keqiao's printing and dyeing industry outlines a vivid picture of the green transformation of traditional manufacturing. Breakthroughs by enterprises like "Yingfeng Technology" and "Yuexin Technology" in green raw materials and clean energy have not only enabled local brands to join international supply chains but also demonstrated the possibility of symbiotic prosperity between economic benefits and ecological benefits under the guidance of the "Two

Insights The Eurasian Economic Commission recently announced its decision to apply threshold safeguard measures on two groups of Vietnamese textile and garment products exported to the Eurasian Economic Union. The two groups include women's or girls' clothing, long dresses, skirts and some other types of apparel. The validity period of the threshold safeguard measure is six months. The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) recently announced its decision to apply threshold safeguard measures on

Insights Chinese Premier Li Qiang yesterday announced his country would stop seeking the special and differential treatment offered to developing countries in WTO agreements. “This is a culmination of many years of hard work and I want to applaud China's leadership on this issue!” WTO director general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said on X. This change was long demanded by the United States. Chinese Premier Li Qiang yesterday announced in new York that his country would stop seeking the sp

Insights Heimtextil 2026 (January 13–16) expands its Carpets & Rugs segment across four levels—Halls 11.0, 11.1, 12.0, and 3.0—marking record demand. Hall 12.0 hosts global leaders like Balta, Merinos, Oriental Weavers, and Belgian Textiles, plus new Flooring & Equipment. Indian and Chinese groups join in Halls 11.0–11.1. The new Future Floor area highlights sustainability, trends, and networking. Strong prospects for the global carpet industry: Carpets &

Insights Uzbekistan has announced measures to accelerate reforms and expand export potential in the textile and knitwear industry, targeting a 9-per cent rise in 2026 production and an export boost to $3.3 billion. Debts of cotton-textile clusters would be restructured and beginning September 1, a reduced social tax rate of 1 per cent will be imposed for three years on these and textile and knitwear enterprises. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev recently signed a resolution on measures to ac

Insights ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025 will run from October 28-31 at Singapore Expo, showcasing innovations across 19 textile product sectors with 800+ exhibitors from 30 countries. Supported by 80+ industry associations, delegations from Asia and Africa will attend to explore automation, digitalisation, and efficiency solutions. Early bird badge registration closes September 28. The region’s much-anticipated exhibition for sourcing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable soluti

Insights Thailand's garment industry is pressing the government to fast-track the EU FTA to counter rising trade barriers, labour costs, and US tariffs. TGMA president Kitkuson said the deal would offset Vietnam's tariff-free EU access. With the US taking 40 per cent of exports, leaders also opposed a wage hike to 400 baht, warning it would strain the labour-intensive sector employing up to 800,000 workers. Thailand’s garment industry has called on the government to fast-track negotiati

Insights Cambodia exported garments, textiles, shoes, and travel goods worth $10.97 billion between January and August 2025—up by 19 per cent YoY. Garments worth $7.73 billion were exported during the period—a YoY increase of 19 per cent, while textiles worth $449 million were shipped abroad—up by almost 35 per cent YoY. Footwear worth $1.4 billion were exported in the period—up by 28 per cent YoY. Cambodia exported garments, textiles, shoes, and travel goods worth $10

Insights The producer prices of industrial products in Germany were 2.2 per cent lower YoY and 0.5 per cent lower month on month (MoM) in August, according to the Federal Statistical Office. Energy prices in August were down by 8.5 per cent YoY and 1 per cent MoM. When energy prices are excluded, producer prices in August 2025 were up by 0.8 per cent YoY and dropped by 0.2 per cent MoM. The producer prices of industrial products in Germany were 2.2 per cent lower year on year (YoY) and 0.5 pe

Insights India is expected to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy, with GDP projected to rise 6.5 per cent in FY26, matching FY25, according to S&P. Growth will be supported by favourable monsoons, easing oil prices, and lower interest rates. Risks include US tariffs, and weaker export demand. Strong services exports, capex push, and policy support will cushion India's economic outlook. India is set to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with gross domesti