To fully utilise generalised scheme of preferences plus (GSP+) benefits, Sri Lanka’s apparel industry must increase the share of value-added products in its exports to the European Union (EU) from 52 percent to 65 percent at the earliest possible and vertical integration of the country’s a
Economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector grew in August, with the economy notching a 15th consecutive month of growth, says the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business released by the Institute for Supply Management based in Tempe, Arizona. The August manufacturing purchasing
In the early stage of cotton planting in 2021, many places in Xinjiang were affected by snow, rainfall and low temperature, which made the industry concerned about cotton production reduction in 2021/22. However, according to SCI99.com, the weather in Xinjiang was generally good in the sec
Apparel exports from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries are likely to drop in the next couple of months due to the recurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region, which has affected manufacturing as well as the demand. Some factories in countries like Vietnam a
Vietnam earned USD 21.625 billion from textile and garment exports in the first seven months of 2021. Of this, yarn exports accounted for USD 3.163 billion while fabric and garment exports were valued at USD 18.461 billion, according to the preliminary data released by the customs IT & sta
“Inheritance of Intangible Cultural Heritage, Brilliance in the Orient” creative Hanfu show was held in Beijing’s new cultural landmark Longfu Cultural Square on September 15 during Beijing Fashion Week. China Textile Intangible Cultural Heritage Promotion Ambassador Zhang Yichao and YUE B