The Latest Information Express In The International Textile Industry (6.19)

EU continues to grant duty-free treatment to Bangladesh products

After a meeting with foreign minister of Bangladesh, the European Union has confirmed that Bangladesh will continue to enjoy it. Ready-made clothes Trade preferences for products entering the EU market.

This (2013) May 28th Karel De Gucht, EU Commissioner's trade commissioner and Dipu Moni, Bangladesh foreign minister, stressed the determination of the EU and Bangladesh to jointly improve the working conditions of Bangladesh's garment industry.

The two sides also issued a joint statement. The recent fire in Bangladesh clothing factory and the collapse of the garment factory building in Rana square caused casualties. It is urgent to work together to strengthen the work on improving workers' rights and safety standards so as to improve the overall working environment and prevent the recurrence of similar tragedies.

The EU and Bangladesh will cooperate to participate in all roles of buyers, brands, governments and consumers in the global supply chain, and improve the supply chain management that is fair and ethical and responsible for the garment industry.

The European Parliament is now calling for a review of the preferential tariff system (GSP) granted to all products other than weapons and military products in Bangladesh for free and quota free access to the EU market. The statement stressed that GSP has played an important role in improving the lives of Bangladesh workers.

The statement said: "we therefore undertake to act decisively to ensure the preferential treatment enjoyed by Bangladesh to the European Union except for arms, so as to improve the standard of labour health and occupational safety for export oriented Bangladesh garment factories."

"We urge foreign buyers, especially European enterprises, to continue to participate in cooperation with the European Union and Bangladesh to support and promote CSR supply chains. To enable it to be implemented, a special meeting to focus on related issues will be held this summer. "

The EU expressed its readiness and readiness to assist Bangladesh authorities in any way to meet the required international standards. At the same time, European and international enterprises were urged to pay more attention to the standard of labour health and work safety in Bangladesh garment factories.

Thailand Spin and clothing Business boom

Thailand Textile Association Director Sutini pointed out that in 2013 1-4, the total export volume of Thailand's textile and garment industry reached 3 billion 242 million US dollars, an increase of 2.62% compared with the same period last year.

Sutini, director of Thailand Textile Association, pointed out that the total export volume of textile and clothing industry in Thailand in 2013 reached 3 billion 242 million US dollars, up 2.62% compared with the same period last year. Thailand exports to the ASEAN market the most, with a total export volume of US $524 million 800 thousand, accounting for 22% of total exports, representing an increase of 3.7% over the same period last year.

At present, Thailand is the raw material market of textile and garment industry in Burma, Vietnam, Laos and Kampuchea. Thailand exports most of its textile products to Indonesia, with a total export value of US $73 million, followed by Vietnam, with a total export volume of US $36 million, followed by China, with a total export volume of US $23 million. Thailand exports the largest amount of fabric to Vietnam, with a total export volume of US $68 million, followed by Bangladesh and Burma, with total exports of US $40 million, followed by Kampuchea, with a total export volume of US $31 million.

　 Japan invested $1 billion to help Angola restore textile factories

Japan invested $1 billion to help Angola recover Textile mill Koichi Nagashima said: "these projects will help diversify Angola's economy and create employment for Angolan people. This is very important. "

Angola will spend $1 billion to restore three weaving factories. The three factories will employ 2700 employees, the Japanese Marubeni Commerce Association said. Marubeni commercial association is Japan's largest food and food products trading company, responsible for the recovery of the three factories.

The Textang phase two facility will be rebuilt for 270 million US dollars. It will be completed in two months. It can produce 9 million meters of fabric every year. Koichi Nagashima, general manager of Angola company of Marubeni commerce, said in Rwanda in June 6th that the other two factories will start production in 2015.

The Japan International Cooperation Bank will provide Angola with a loan of 1 billion US dollars to recover payments for the three factories.

"These projects will help diversify Angola's economy and create jobs for Angolan people," Koichi Nagashima said. This is very important. "

Angola's economy is recovering from 27 years of civil war. Angola is trying to diversify its economy. The IMF says Angola's economy 40% depends on oil production.

The African textile company in Benguela province has been able to produce 2 million sets of bedding and 12 million towels every year since February 2015. The factory in North Kwanzaa province has been able to produce 4 million shirts and 6 million meters of fabric every year from the third quarter of 2015.

Nagashima said spinning and weaving equipment has been imported from Japan, Korea, China and some European countries.

After the completion of the reconstruction, Textang and the factory can employ 700 employees, while African textile and sweet factories can provide employment for 1000 people respectively.

Japanese Imperial company provides biological treatment equipment to reduce dyeing domestic sewage sludge, which is 50% higher than the original system used by factories.

Vietnam's textile and garment industry needs to change its development strategy in the future.

Vietnamese Clothing industry Faced with problems such as insufficient supply chain, shortage of skilled workers, low added value of products and lack of market strategy. Vietnam's textile and garment industry should change its development strategy in the next 10 to 20 years.

Vietnam's clothing industry experts held a conference in Hanoi that Vietnam's textile and garment industry should change its development strategy in the next 10 to 20 years. According to reports, Ho Thi Kim Thoa, Vice Minister of Vietnam's Ministry of industry and trade, said at the meeting that the textile and garment industry accounted for 8% of Vietnam's GDP. Vietnam's textile and apparel exports rank the world's top five and 2008-2012 years, with an average annual growth rate of 16%.

Thoa says, Clothing industry The development of Vietnam has promoted the social and economic development of Vietnam. However, most of the workers come from the countryside, and most of the garment factories are located in the city, and the cost of living is relatively high. This requires the industry to change its development strategy and move the garment factories from the urban areas to the rural areas.

One person Textile and clothing According to the representative of the organization, the clothing industry in Vietnam relies heavily on imports of raw materials, machinery and equipment and chemical products. At the same time, Vietnam's clothing industry is also faced with problems such as insufficient supply chain, shortage of skilled workers, low added value of products, and lack of market strategy.

Vietnam plans to achieve 310-320 billion dollars in clothing exports in 2020 and 600-650 billion by 2030. Last year, the country's clothing exports amounted to only $17 billion 200 million.

The current strategy is to develop Hanoi and Hu Zhiming as a supply center for design and raw materials instead of building factories in these cities. According to the new strategic plan, Vietnam will invest $3 billion 900 million in the apparel industry in 2011-2015, and invest another $6 billion 400 million in 2016-2020 years.