India exceeded its textile and apparel export target for FY2013-14. The target was set at US$34 billion, US$4 billion below the previous year’s target, and the country ended up selling US$39 billion in textile and apparel products. Last year, the country missed its US$38 billion goal by over US$5 billion. (Fibre2Fashion)

Officials in Cambodia say that over 1,000 workers at 26 garment factories throughout Cambodia have been victims of fainting this year. The primary causes include overworking, poor air circulation within factories, and exposure to noxious fumes. At least 2 separate incidents have occurred just in the past week. (Xinhua News)

A growing number of international observers are concerned that tensions may be growing between the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety and the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. This comes after the Accord released a statement saying that it would not accept inspection reports conducted by the Alliance because they do not meet

Bolivian Vice-President Alvaro Garcia Linera is urging his country’s textile sector to push for greater economic growth. Speaking at the country’s first International Garment Fair, the Vice-President noted that while the country has achieved substantial growth in recent years, it has not kept pace with other industries. Between January and May, Bolivia exported US$24 million

A factory supervisor from China was killed after his facility caught fire during the pre-dawn hours of July 28. While firefighters were called to the scene promptly, the blaze had already done massive damage to the facility when they arrived. Investigators believe faulty electrical equipment may have played a role in starting the blaze.(Phnom Penh

The government of Ghana says that it will work with Chinese government officials to combat the flow of pirated Ghanaian textiles between the two countries. Officials say that they will work with diplomats in both countries to raise awareness on the effects of pirated textiles on the local economy and to incentivize people to provide

Hundreds of garment workers in Chennai staged a protest on July 22 insisting that a minimum wage increase passed into law earlier this year be implemented. In February the government announced a US$49 increase in minimum wages, though many workers say that they are still receiving the 2004 minimum wage, which ranges from US$65 to

Myanmar’s garment industry is expected to get US$4 billion in foreign investment this year, according to industry experts. Leaders at the Myanmar Investment Commission say that the garment industry, along with the telecom industry, represent the greatest opportunity for growth in the country, and therefore, have attracted the most interest from investors. Analysts also say

Locally made children’s garments in Pakistan are increasingly pushing out imports from China, according to the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA). Domestically produced garments are significantly cheaper than their imported counterparts, and consequently, are much more attractive to budget-conscious shoppers. Analysts say that while imports from China are down, those from Bangladesh

Officials in South Africa say that they will push for a 15-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act when it is considered for renewal next year. Trade leaders in the country say that the policy has been highly beneficial to the country’s economy with exports to the United States quadrupling since its inception.