Dhaka will soon sign the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement to strengthen bilateral economic ties and expand trade and investment.
Upon entry into force, 7,379 products from Bangladesh will enjoy immediate duty-free access to the Japanese market from the first day of signing.
Bangladesh’s key export items, particularly readymade garments, will gain duty-free access to Japan from day one.

Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare recently announced government plans to back the private sector in setting up three large garment factories to accelerate industrial growth and generate up to 27,000 jobs.
She said the government’s role will be to provide the enabling environment and targeted support needed for private investors to drive industrial expansion.

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 71.63 crore in the October-December quarter of the previous fiscal, according to a regulatory filing from V-Mart, a value retailer.

Bluestone posted an operating revenue of Rs 748.6 crore in Q3, up 27.5% year-on-year (YoY) from Rs 587 crore from the year prior. The company’s expenses rose marginally by 9% to Rs 688.9 crore in the December quarter from Rs 629.8 crore a year ago. However, the company’s revenues rose faster, by 27.5%, leading to its first-ever profit.

Silver jewellery brand Giva is closing a Rs 150-200 crore funding round led by Premji Invest and Creaegis, with participation from Titan and Kenro Capital. The deal, partly primary and partly secondary, values the company at around Rs 4,200-4,400 crore. Giva is expected to post Rs 800-850 crore revenue in FY26.

Dhun Wellness, a luxury urban wellness venture by Mira Kapoor, has secured $4 million in funding to build India’s first integrated luxury urban wellness ecosystem. The investment will fuel expansion into cities like Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Ahmedabad, while also developing a comprehensive longevity vertical.

France’s Minister of Ecological Transition Monique Barbut has urged Refashion, the French collective system of extended producer responsibility, to submit proposals to introduce fresh taxes on ultra-fast fashion firms.
A ministry letter has asked Refashion to put strong pressure on ultra-fast fashion, in accordance with its specifications, without compromising current legislation.

Escape Plan has raised $25 million in a funding round led by Jungle Ventures, with participation from Fireside Ventures and IndiGo Ventures, the venture capital (VC) arm of IndiGo Airlines. The latest round comes six months after the company raised $5 million in a funding round led by Jungle Ventures and Fireside Ventures.

In 2026, Haiti’s textile and apparel industry stands at a defining juncture.
HR 6504, Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act offers short-term relief, but long-term survival hinges on durable trade certainty and real gains in security and infrastructure.
The outcome will shape Haiti’s economic stability and influence US sourcing strategies across the Western Hemisphere.

Puma and McLaren Racing have announced a multi-year global partnership spanning Formula 1, IndyCar, F1 Academy, sim racing and future WEC programmes.
Puma will deliver official team kit, replica and lifestyle collections inspired by McLaren’s papaya heritage, alongside immersive fan experiences, starting from the opening Formula 1 race in Australia.