INSIGHTS The Office of the USTR yesterday announced suspending action in the Section 301 investigation of China's targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. The action will be suspended for a year beginning today. The suspension follows the historic trade and economic deal reached between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping announced by the White House on November 1. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) yesterday announced suspending action in

INSIGHTS Groz-Beckert will showcase innovations in Nonwovens, Weaving, Warp Knitting, and Sewing at Techtextil India 2025 (November 19–21, Mumbai). Highlights include wear-optimised felting needles, InLine card clothing, precision weaving accessories, KnotMaster tying machine, advanced guide needles, and SAN 5.2 & SAN 17 for technical textiles, reinforcing support for India's textile sector. Groz-Beckert, a global leader in industrial machine needles, precision components, and text

INSIGHTS Vietnam's industrial production index (IIP) in October rose by an estimated 2.4 per cent month on month and 10.8 per cent YoY. For the first ten months this year, it is estimated to have grown by 9.2 per cent YoY. The manufacturing and processing sector grew by 10.5 per cent YoY in the period. Apparel production grew by 13.3 per cent YoY, while that of casual wear rose by 14.3 per cent YoY in the period. Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) in October this year rose by a

INSIGHTS ICE cotton futures declined amid weakness in US stocks and grains, with traders awaiting the USDA's supply and demand report due on November 14, 2025. Technology and AI-related stock losses and uncertainty around President Trump's tariff policies further dampened sentiment. Brazil's October cotton exports rose 5 per cent year-on-year, while ICE deliverable inventories remained steady at 13,749 bales. ICE cotton futures declined yesterday as the downward trend in US stocks and grains

INSIGHTS France's manufacturing output bounced back in September by growing at 0.9 per cent month on month (MoM) after a 1-per cent MoM drop in August. Output in the manufacturing of textiles, apparel, leather and related items grew by 2.6 per cent YoY in September and dropped by 1.6 per cent quarter on quarter in July-September. Cumulative manufacturing output in July-September was higher by 1.3 per cent YoY. France’s manufacturing output bounced back in September this year by growing

Order fluctuations, supply chain pressures, difficulty converting online traffic... The global textile industry is facing multiple challenges. How can Zhejiang's textile industry break through? The answer lies in the newly opened 2025 Keqiao Autumn Textile Expo! As a top-tier industry event held concurrently with the 8th World Textile Merchants Conference, The event has not only attracted guests from over 80 countries—including the Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and the former French Prime

Insights The S&P Global ASEAN manufacturing PMI rose to 52.7 in October from 51.6 in September, marking the joint-highest reading in over three years. Strong expansions in new orders and output, robust domestic demand, and increased employment drove growth. Price pressures eased, while backlogs and purchasing activity rose. Firms remained optimistic about output. The S&P Global ASEAN manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 52.7 in October from 51.6 in September, m

Insights Brazilian cotton prices hit their lowest real level since 2009 in October due to record domestic supply, subdued global demand, weaker international prices and a lower dollar parity effect. Limited spot trading occurred as agents focused on existing contracts and producers on new grain crops. The CEPEA/ESALQ Index fell 4.63 per cent in October. Cotton prices in Brazil continued their downward trend, reaching in October their lowest real-term level since October 2009, according to CEP

Currently, the global textile and apparel industry is entering a critical period of profound transformation and restructuring. The resilience of supply chains, sustainable development capabilities, and the level of international collaboration have become key variables in enhancing the industry's core competitiveness. Faced with multiple challenges such as intensified fluctuations in raw material prices, the upgrading of consumer demand towards personalization and greenness, and adjustments in th

Insights The Philippines' manufacturing sector stabilised in October, with the S&P Global PMI inching up to 50.1 from 49.9, signalling broadly steady conditions. Output and new orders remained weak amid sluggish domestic and export demand, while purchasing activity declined for the first time in nearly two years. Yet, cost pressures eased, staffing rose, and business confidence improved. The Philippines’ manufacturing sector was steady in October as the S&P Global manufacturing