in the news 20171108 – 20171122
VIETNAM
* Leather, footwear industries expand exports to EU
http://vietnamnews.vn/economy/417761/leather-footwear-industries-expand-exports-to-eu.html
* Industry, trade sector see strong growth in HCM City
http://vietnamnews.vn/economy/417678/industry-trade-sector-see-strong-growth-in-hcm-city.html
* Vietnamese fashion brands warn they may lose home market
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/business/190450/vietnamese-fashion-brands-warn-they-may-lose-home-market.html
* Foreign brands up the ante in fashion market
http://vietnamnews.vn/economy/417797/foreign-brands-up-the-ante-in-fashion-market.html
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http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/business/190617/foreign-brands-up-the-ante-in-fashion-market.html
* What does Vietnam expect from the ‘TPP without the US’?
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/business/190385/what-does-vietnam-expect-from-the–tpp-without-the-us–.html
CAMBODIA
* Garment workers renew strike over unpaid wages at Korean factory
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/garment-workers-renew-strike-over-unpaid-wages-korean-factory
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More than 500 Garment workers protest again over unpaid wages
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5091366/garment-workers-protest-unpaid-wages/
* Government to give tax break to subsidise garment wage
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/government-give-tax-break-subsidise-garment-wage
* PM doles out cash, caution to capital garment workers
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-doles-out-cash-caution-capital-garment-workers
* PM urges unionist not to flee
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5091090/pm-urges-unionist-not-flee/
* Garment buyers asked to bring in tech
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5090886/garment-buyers-asked-bring-tech/
* EBA scheme in jeopardy after CNRP ruling
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/access-eba-scheme-jeopardy-after-cnrp-ruling
* US review of GSP scheme expected to be smooth
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/us-review-gsp-scheme-expected-be-smooth
MYANMAR/BURMA
* IMF says economy ‘rebounding’, but more reforms needed
https://frontiermyanmar.net/en/imf-says-economy-rebounding-but-more-reforms-needed
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https://www.mmtimes.com/news/growth-slower-expected-rakhine-impact-contained-imf.html
* Damco Myanmar opens 10,000sqm logistics centre in East Dagon
(mainly serve the country’s expanding garments industry)
https://frontiermyanmar.net/en/damco-myanmar-opens-10000sqm-logistics-centre-in-east-dagon
* Nordic Technology Group opens garment export facility in Yangon
https://frontiermyanmar.net/en/nordic-technology-group-opens-garment-export-facility-in-yangon
* Myanmar aims to enjoy massive inflow of FDI next year
http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/business/12463
( * Plastic Factory workers file complaints over wages
https://www.mmtimes.com/news/factory-workers-file-complaints-over-wages.html
BANGLADESH
* RMG workers block road at Mirpur
http://www.newagebd.net/article/28560/rmg-workers-block-road-at-mirpur
* RMG workers stage demo in Mirpur
http://www.thedailystar.net/city/rmg-workers-stage-demo-mirpur-1492657
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http://www.unb.com.bd/bangladesh-news/RMG-workers-block-road-vandalise-vehicles-in-city%C2%A0/56139
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http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/dhaka/2017/11/17/228669/
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http://www.thedailystar.net/city/rmg-workers-stage-demo-mirpur-1492891
* Govt okays draft labour laws
http://www.thedailystar.net/country/govt-okays-draft-labour-laws-1494520
* Govt goes for slab-based worker participation for TU registration (AMENDED DRAFT LABOUR LAW)
http://www.newagebd.net/article/28865/govt-goes-for-slab-based-worker-participation-for-tu-registration
* Govt sets April 2018 deadline for completing remediation
http://www.newagebd.net/article/28788/govt-sets-april-2018-deadline-for-completing-remediation
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http://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2017/11/20/ni-rmg-remediation-april/
* Law minister: Labour Act to be amended considering EU recommendations
http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/law-rights/2017/11/21/anisul-labour-amended-eu/
* Ctg cotton factory gutted in fire
http://www.thedailystar.net/city/ctg-cotton-factory-gutted-fire-1494724
* Fire at jute mill
http://www.thedailystar.net/country/fire-jute-mill-1492288
* One out of 22 govt operated jute mills profitable, minister tells JS
http://www.newagebd.net/article/28846/one-out-of-22-govt-operated-jute-mills-profitable-minister-tells-js
* Growth beyond RMG
http://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/views/growth-beyond-rmg-1511277825
* 5 YEARS OF TAZREEN FIRE
Punishment of Delwar, other accused demanded
http://www.newagebd.net/article/28697/punishment-of-delwar-other-accused-demanded
* Toxic tannery wastes used in poultry feed flouting HC ban
http://www.newagebd.net/article/28725/toxic-tannery-wastes-used-in-poultry-feed-flouting-hc-ban
* Acute noise pollution by EPZ leather factory
http://www.thedailystar.net/country/acute-noise-pollution-epz-leather-factory-1493284
* Tanneries at Savar polluting Dhaleshwari, Buriganga
http://www.newagebd.net/article/28599/tanneries-at-savar-polluting-dhaleshwari-buriganga
* Handlooms hang by a thread
http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/handlooms-hang-thread-1492846
* FIVE YEARS ON FROM TAZREEN, WORKERS’ PROGRESS AT RISK
http://news.trust.org//item/20171116130426-vmdjt
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* Caught in labour trap
-Child labour law, policies inadequate; social awareness, safety net, economic incentives can save children from engaging in labour-
http://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/caught-labour-trap-1493617
INDIA
* Fire raises disturbing questions, traders not aware of fire safety norms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/fire-raises-disturbing-questions-traders-not-aware-of-fire-safety-norms/articleshow/61726452.cms
* The power loom workers’ wage revision talks postponed
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/wage-revision-talks-postponed/article20548219.ece
* Cotton Farmers smell huge scam in Cotton Lint fixation
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/cotton-farmers-smell-huge-scam-in-cotton-lint-fixation/articleshow/61710919.cms
* 30% less yield as 50% cotton hit by pests
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/30-less-yield-as-50-cotton-hit-by-pests/articleshow/61695880.cms
* 2 cos booked for faulty Bt cotton
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/2-cos-booked-for-faulty-bt-cotton/articleshow/61695872.cms
* Bollworm attack: compensate cotton farmers, says Pawar
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/bollworm-attack-compensate-cotton-farmers-says-pawar/article20547090.ece
* Walk revisits city’s textile heritage spots
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/walk-revisits-citys-textile-heritage-spots/articleshow/61716999.cms
* City garment Inc stares at major losses as exports nosedive
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/city-garment-inc-stares-at-major-losses-as-exports-nosedive/articleshow/61677580.cms
* Shoddy GST regime hits Indian economy, leads to job losses
https://dailytimes.com.pk/143237/shoddy-gst-regime-hits-indian-economy-leads-job-losses/
* NIFT to train 10K youth in textile sector
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/nift-to-train-10k-youth-in-textile-sector/articleshow/61733264.cms
* Ludhiana (plastic) factory collapse toll rises to 10
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/ludhiana-factory-collapse-toll-rises-to-10/articleshow/61734830.cms
PAKISTAN
* Occupational health and safety bill
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1562339/6-occupational-health-safety-bill/
* Prices of used warm clothes soar as mercury falls
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1563107/1-prices-used-warm-clothes-soar-mercury-falls/
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https://tribune.com.pk/story/1563970/1-people-rush-buy-warm-clothes/
* Rauf Siddiqui summoned in Baldia factory fire case
https://www.dawn.com/news/1370965/rauf-siddiqui-summoned-in-baldia-factory-fire-case
* Rauf Siddiqui granted interim bail
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1560454/1-rauf-siddiqui-granted-interim-bail/
* Workers’ safety to be ensured in the province
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1561358/1-workers-safety-ensured-province/
* Three demands of powerloom industry accepted
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/245172-three-demands-of-powerloom-industry-accepted
* Over 40% of companies did not pay any tax in 2016
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1562414/2-40-companies-not-pay-tax-2016/
* Textile exports up 8% in 4 months
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/246772-textile-exports-up-8pc-in-4-months
* Textile, clothing exports grow 7%
https://www.dawn.com/news/1371996/textile-clothing-exports-grow-7pc
VIETNAM
* Textile, garment expo attracts 400 exhibitors
http://vietnamnews.vn/economy/417531/textile-garment-expo-attracts-400-exhibitors.html
* Zara and H&M herald Vietnam’s retail market potential
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/business/190317/zara-and-h-m-herald-vietnam-s-retail-market-potential.html
* Adidas leads way as four companies win Stop Slavery Award
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/adidas-leads-way-as-four-companies-win-stop-slavery-award-3671182.html
CAMBODIA
* Garment factories told to prioritise boiler safety
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5090738/garment-factories-told-prioritise-boiler-safety/
MYANMAR/BURMA
* Government seeks to match young workers with good jobs
https://www.mmtimes.com/news/government-seeks-match-young-workers-good-jobs.html
SRI LANKA
* When Sri Lanka re-writes its constitution trade union rights should be considered
http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/When-Sri-Lanka-re-writes-its-constitution-trade-union-rights-should-be-considered-140363.html
BANGLADESH
* BGMEA requests govt to form wage board for RMG workers
http://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/economy/bangladesh/bgmea-requests-govt-to-form-wage-board-for-rmg-workers-1510720422
* Rana Plaza owner denied bail in graft case
http://www.thedailystar.net/city/rana-plaza-owner-denied-bail-graft-case-1491856
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http://www.newagebd.net/article/28412/rana-plazas-convicted-owners-bail-prayer-rejected
* HC rejects Rana Plaza owner’s bail plea in graft case
http://www.unb.com.bd/bangladesh-news/HC-rejects-Rana-Plaza-owners-bail-plea-in-graft-case/55975
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http://www.thedailystar.net/country/bangladesh-high-court-rejects-sohel-ranas-bail-plea-in-bangladesh-1491556
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http://www.newagebd.net/article/28412/hc-rejects-rana-plaza-owners-bail-plea-in-graft-case
* HC denies Rana Plaza owner’s bail
http://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/hc-denies-rana-plaza-owners-bail-1510757624
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http://www.banglanews24.com/national/article/65026/Sohel-Rana-denied-bail
* Alliance wants ‘credible, independent body’
http://www.newagebd.net/article/28436/alliance-wants-credible-independent-body
* Apparel exporters fall prey to Tk 600cr fraud
http://www.thedailystar.net/business/apparel-exporters-fall-prey-tk-600cr-fraud-1491313
* BGMEA – Incidents continue coming to light
http://www.thedailystar.net/business/incidents-continue-coming-light-1491976
* BD to be leading actor in global footwear market, say experts
http://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/economy/bangladesh/bd-to-be-leading-actor-in-global-footwear-market-say-experts-1510771658
INDIA
* Garment exports dive 41% in October on GST woes
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/garment-exports-dive-41-in-october-on-gst-woes/articleshow/61666363.cms
* Apparel exporters seek pre-GST drawback as immediate relief
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/apparel-exporters-seek-pre-gst-drawback-as-immediate-relief/articleshow/61662939.cms
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http://www.newindianexpress.com/pti-news/2017/nov/15/apparel-exporters-seek-pre-gst-drawback-as-immediate-relief-1702259.html
* Ginners, cotton traders in fix as RCM made compulsory
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/ginners-cotton-traders-in-fix-as-rcm-made-compulsory/articleshow/61665220.cms
* Daily wagers stall textile parcel delivery, want double wages
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/daily-wagers-stall-textile-parcel-delivery-want-double-wages/articleshow/61665077.cms
* Ivanka Trump ‘excited’ about entrepreneurship summit, PM Modi responds
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-us-economic-cooperation-helps-talented-entrepreneurs-pm-modi/articleshow/61660216.cms
PAKISTAN
* No compromise acceptable in Baldia factory fire probe: PTI
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/244295-No-compromise-acceptable-in-Baldia-factory-fire-probe-PTI
* PTI demands justice for victims of Baldia factory fire
https://www.geo.tv/latest/167594-baldia
* PTI sets up camp for Baldia factory fire victims
http://labourwatchpakistan.com/pti-sets-up-camp-for-baldia-factory-fire-victims/
ASIA
* Nike’s Sexual Harassment Record in Asia: Think Roy Moore Times 100s Per Year for 35 Years!
https://www.counterpunch.org/2017/11/13/nikes-sexual-harassment-record-in-asia-think-roy-moore-times-100s-per-year-for-35-years/
VIETNAM
* ILO offers wage reform recommendations to Vietnam
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/189915/ilo-offers-wage-reform-recommendations-to-vietnam.html
* First export processing zone spotlight in HCM City
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/business/190245/first-export-processing-zone-spotlight-in-hcm-city.html
CAMBODIA
* Fire destroys garment factory
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5090562/fire-destroys-garment-factory/
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http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fire-destroys-factory-capital
* Short-term contracts set to be phased out
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5089709/short-term-contracts-set-phased/
* Protesting workers return to factory floor
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5090550/protesting-workers-return-factory-floor/
* Workers protest for better conditions
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5090137/workers-protest-better-conditions/
* Two die as crowded workers’ truck rolls
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5090146/two-die-crowded-workers-truck-rolls/
* Driver held after 95 workers hurt in crash
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/driver-held-after-95-workers-hurt-crash
* Government approves new garment factory investment
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/government-approves-new-garment-factory-investment
MYANMAR/BURMA
* Minimum wage debate returns to Myanmar
https://frontiermyanmar.net/en/minimum-wage-debate-returns-to-myanmar
* Workers welcome changes to social security system
https://frontiermyanmar.net/en/workers-welcome-changes-to-social-security-system
* 1 of 24 State-owned Factories Operating at a Loss Starts to Yield Profits
(… textile factory in Myingyan Township of Mandalay Region has started to yield profits after 18 months of overhaul and partnership with a private company, said the minister….)
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/1-24-state-owned-factories-operating-loss-starts-yield-profits.html
* Child labour endured by 9% of child population
http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/local/12390
BANGLADESH
* RMG WORKERS – Move taken to review wages
http://www.newagebd.net/article/28386/move-taken-to-review-wages
* Govt wants little cut in workers’ representation threshold
http://www.newagebd.net/article/27888/govt-wants-little-cut-in-workers-representation-threshold
* Job insecurity, social taboos barriers for women’s participation in trade union
http://www.newagebd.net/article/27913/job-insecurity-social-taboos-barriers-for-womens-participation-in-trade-union
* Closing gender gaps — highs and lows
http://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/opinions/closing-gender-gaps-highs-and-lows-1510672906
* Apparel exporters fall prey to Tk 600cr fraud
http://www.thedailystar.net/business/apparel-exporters-fall-prey-tk-600cr-fraud-1491313
* Jute mill gutted in Bogra
http://www.thedailystar.net/country/jute-mill-gutted-bogra-1488406
* Developing a garment and knit village in Sunamganj
http://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/letters/developing-a-garment-and-knit-village-in-sunamganj-1510590560
* People want tannery factories at Savar to be shut until CETP was installed
http://www.newagebd.net/article/27978/people-want-tannery-factories-at-savar-to-be-shut-until-cetp-was-installed
* Bangladesh to see six new denim mills in 2yrs
http://www.thedailystar.net/business/bangladesh-see-six-new-denim-mills-2yrs-1488511
* Mental health in the workplace
http://www.thedailystar.net/health/mental-health-the-workplace-1489723
INDIA
* Post talks with firm, garment workers suspend agitation
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/post-talks-with-firm-garment-workers-suspend-agitation/article20447184.ece
* GST has hurt textile industry in election bound Gujarat, say traders
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/gst-has-hurt-textile-industry-in-election-bound-gujarat-say-traders/story-rj8zIkfaROQtEhLMpyY9YK.html
* Bengaluru’s powerloom industry gets death blow from GST (GST= Goods and Services Tax)
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/nov/13/bengalurus-powerloom-industry-gets-death-blow-from-gst-1700417.html
* Fire breaks out at garment unit in Mumbai’s Lower Parel
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/fire-breaks-out-at-garment-unit-in-mumbais-lower-parel/articleshow/61647193.cms
* Day after fire, case filed against factory owner
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/nov/14/day-after-fire-case-filed-against-factory-owner-1700606.html
* Air pollution: Gurgaon shuts down polluting factories till November 14
http://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/air-pollution-gurgaon-shuts-down-polluting-factories-till-november-14/story-BODhzIRuiOPhJDs3lpVc0N.html
* Telangana government will waive weavers’ loans up to RS 1 lakh: KT Rama Rao
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2017/nov/10/telangana-government-will-waive-weavers-loans-up-to-rs-1-lakh-kt-rama-rao-1697276.html
* Handloom, handicraft artisans seek complete waiver of GST
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/handloom-handicraft-artisans-seek-complete-waiver-of-gst/articleshow/61645137.cms
* Note ban, GST have broken textile hub Surat’s legs: Rahul Gandhi
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/nov/08/note-ban-gst-have-broken-textile-hub-surats-legs-rahul-gandhi-1695474.html
* With its yarn, this mill eyes a few yuan
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2017/nov/11/with-its-yarn-this-mill-eyes-a-few-yuan-1698207.html
* Bihar govt’s bid to attract investors in textile sector
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/state-govts-bid-to-attract-investors-in-textile-sector/articleshow/61609241.cms
* Washable, printed circuits for smart clothes developed
http://www.newindianexpress.com/pti-news/2017/nov/13/washable-printed-circuits-for-smart-clothes-developed-1699804.html
* Bata India second quarter net profit rises 24 per cent to Rs 43 crore
http://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2017/nov/14/bata-india-second-quarter-net-profit-rises-24-per-cent-to-rs-43-crore-1701196.html
PAKISTAN
* Loadshedding renders powerloom workers jobless (2nd item)
https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/514734
* NA to discuss textile industry’s challenges
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1557648/2-na-discuss-textile-industrys-challenges/
* Global buyers need quality textile products: APTMA
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1553511/2-global-buyers-need-quality-textile-products-aptma/
* Textile sector’s spinning dilemma
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/243112-Textile-sectors-spinning-dilemma
* Textile exporters criticise FBR for delaying refunds
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1553528/2-textile-exporters-criticise-fbr-delaying-refunds/
* Aptma wants to import cotton from India
https://www.dawn.com/news/1370300/aptma-wants-to-import-cotton-from-india
* Cotton imports: Govt turns to non-tariff barriers after higher duties fail
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1556155/2-cotton-imports-govt-turns-non-tariff-barriers-higher-duties-fail/
* Ittefaq Textile Mills to be auctioned on Dec 15
https://dailytimes.com.pk/139483/ittefaq-textile-mills-auctioned-dec-15/
ASIA
* ASEAN leaders meet in the shadow of security, workers rights challenges
https://www.mmtimes.com/news/asean-leaders-meet-shadow-security-workers-rights-challenges.html
* Asean signs free trade, investment pacts with Hong Kong
http://www.thedailystar.net/business/asean-signs-free-trade-investment-pacts-hong-kong-1490320
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* Hong Kong-Asean trade deal a boon for Cambodia
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/hong-kong-asean-trade-deal-boon-cambodia
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http://www.khmertimeskh.com/5090395/hopes-running-high-asean-hong-kong-pacts/
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