BIDA urges Chinese investors to invest in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has invited Chinese manufacturers to invest in Bangladesh.
In a letter to investors in China, BIDA wrote that Bangladesh will emerge as a potential destination for manufacturers planning to relocate or diversify their footprint.
The post-election developments in the US signal big rises in tariffs and duties for Chinese manufacturers, it said.

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India-UK FTA: Key Indian home textile products poised for growth

The India-UK FTA could boost India’s home textile exports, with key cotton-based products like bed linen and terry towels set to benefit.
Synthetic packaging goods and MMF carpets may also gain if tariffs drop.
However, challenges like high input costs for wool carpets and UK consumers’ focus on sustainability call for policy alignment, tech upgrades, and investment in renewable technologies.

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Unisex apparel constitute 33% in Australia’s imports from Cambodia

Australia’s apparel imports from Cambodia totalled $125.482 million during January-August 2024, with unisex apparel dominating at $41.801 million (33.31 per cent).
Women’s apparel accounted for 30.75 per cent, men’s 27.68 per cent, and babywear 8.26 per cent.
Cotton apparel led imports (54.37 per cent), with trousers, jerseys, and T-shirts as top categories.

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US apparel market: Product insights from leading exporter nations

US apparel market faces shifting dynamics under the Trump administration’s trade policies, including potential 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports.
Leading apparel exporter nations—China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India and Indonesia—specialise in distinct categories, from cotton-based products to synthetic fibre items.
Cotton trousers remain a key opportunity with stable demand and zero tariffs.

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Yoga for immunity: How to prepare the body for winter wellness | All Things Wellness with Anshuka Parwani

As the winter season approaches, our bodies undergo a natural shift. Colder temperatures and shorter days can challenge our immune systems, often leaving us more vulnerable to colds, fatigue, and seasonal blues. While we may instinctively turn to warmer clothes and hot drinks, there’s something powerful we often overlook: yoga. This ancient practice, combined with

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