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China: FDI inflow rises 13.2% in March

China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow saw marginal recovery in March, in contrast to a decline seen
in the first three months, official data showed.
FDI in the Chinese mainland in actual use climbed by 13.2
percent year on...

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China: Opposes deal on US tariffs at expense of its interests

China reaffirmed its strong opposition to any agreement
that compromises its interests, and emphasized its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s legitimate entitlements, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
The ministry ...

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Bangladesh: Apparel exporters likely to pay $250 mn US tariff a month

Concerned over the 37-per cent tariff on readymade
garment (RMG) exports to the United States, apparel
exporters in Bangladesh recently cautioned that the sector
could face an average monthly duty burden of $250 million
unless t...

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China: Textile sector undergoing high-tech overhaul

Technology is reshaping traditional industries like
textiles, according to Xu Weilin, a deputy to the 14th
National People’s Congress, speaking during the annual
session of China’s national legislature.
“There are no obsole...

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China: Textile & Garment Exports Drop 4.5% in Jan - Fab 2025

China’s cumulative exports of textiles, garments, and accessories totalled  $42.883 billion in January-February
2025, reflecting a modest decrease of 4.53 per cent compared to $44.921 billion in the same period of 2024, according to ...

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Bangladesh: RMG exports to EU jump 37% in Jan-Fab

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to the
European Union (EU) soared to $3.69 billion during
the two months from $2.69 billion during the corresponding
period last year.
The EU saw a significant surge of 17.81 per cen...

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Bangladesh: Apparel exports to US see record 26% growth in Jan-Feb

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States
surged by 26.64% in the first two months - January
and February - of 2025, outpacing all major competitors, as
US buyers continue shifting orders away from China.
However, rene...

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Bangladesh: EU postpones CSDDD implementation

The European Commission has proposed a two year
postponement of the Corporate Sustainability Due
Diligence Directive (CSDDD), pushing its entry into force
to 2028 or 2029, depending on company size, as part of its
broader Omnibu...

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Bangladesh: Traditional markets drive 10.84% YoY rise in July-March of FY25

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports posted a
robust 10.84% year on year growth during the July-March
period of FY2024–25, reaching $30.25 billion, according to the
Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
This impressive perfo...

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Bangladesh: Apparel exporters warn a hit if US tariff not fully withdrawn

Apparel exporters have expressed deep concern over the
imposition of a 37% tariff on ready-made garment (RMG)
exports to the United States, warning that the sector could face
an average monthly duty burden of $250 million unless the...

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