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Richest 1pc hold 38pc of global wealth, outweighing bottom 50pc: ILO
Extreme disparities in wealth and income continue worldwide, with the richest one per cent controlling 20 per cent of global
AI poses limited threat to textile and apparel jobs, competitive pressures loom
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has highlighted the complex impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the global textile and apparel
US apparel tariffs hit decades-high 26.4%, reshaping market, straining retailers
The sharp escalation of the US tariffs on imported clothing is reshaping the country’s apparel market, driving up costs, reducing
Bangladesh loses ground to Vietnam in Canadian apparel market
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to Canada have remained largely stagnant in recent years, while Vietnam has emerged as the
Global report exposes systemic labour exploitation in Bangladesh RMG sector
A new global report has exposed widespread exploitation in Bangladesh’s garment industry, revealing evidence of child labour, forced labour, withheld
Asian apparel suppliers under pressure as US buyers shift to Africa, Jordan, Egypt
Key Asian apparel exporters, including Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, and Cambodia, are navigating a complex mix of tariff pressures,
Bangladesh’s garment market share stagnates amid regional rivalry
Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest garment exporter, is under growing pressure to defend its global market share, which has plateaued at
Bangladesh to remain world’s top cotton importer in MY26: USDA
Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest exporter of readymade garment (RMG) products, is set to remain the largest global importer of raw
AFWA demands brand accountability as US tariffs threaten millions of RMG workers
The Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA), a coalition of trade unions representing garment workers across Asia, has issued a strong
Yarn, fabric imports jump in FY25 amid soaring local production costs
Imports of raw materials, including yarn and fabric—particularly knitted fabric—surged significantly in the financial year 2024–25, highlighting the country’s growing
