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TCF POST Report The Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI) is launching a three-year mission focused on three core goals. Its leadership aims to achieve 100% localization of defense fibers (materials used in military uniforms and equipment), revitalize startups in the textile and fashion sectors, and discover and promote promising textile and fashion companies. While … Read more
TCF POST Desk HANOI — Despite earning $18.8 billion in exports (a 5.6% YoY increase) during the first five months of 2026, Vietnam’s apparel sector is actively ditching ruinous price wars to prepare for a volatile second half of the year, as they see the period and later global market will remain volatile and changing. … Read more
TCF POST Report DHAKA — Bangladesh’s primary textile manufacturers have formally opposed recent government policy shifts, warning that a blanket simplification of raw material imports for the export-oriented apparel sector could cripple the domestic industry. At a press conference on Saturday, leaders of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) strongly urged the government to retain … Read more
TCF POST Report As the European Union aggressively shifts its sustainability, traceability, and circularity mandates from voluntary corporate pledges into hard trade law, it views Asia’s three major garment sourcing destinations—Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India—as still requiring significant structural improvements, with each displaying distinct strengths and weaknesses. A newly released European Parliament briefing document, titled “EU … Read more
TCF POST Report The Cambodian government sees that, despite global uncertainty, the trend in investments and export shipments in the garment, footwear, and travel goods sector is fairly encouraging. “Investment has remained strong, with 262 Qualified Investment Projects approved between 2025 and April 2026 worth USD 1.76 billion, expected to create 320,000 jobs,” Cambodia’s Labour … Read more
TCF POST Analysis The performance of Pakistan’s exports for the 11 months from July to May 2025–2026 shows a contraction in total exports, contrasted by the resilient performance of the textile sector. During this period, Pakistan’s total exports reached approximately USD 27.89 billion, a 5.67% decline compared to the same period in the previous fiscal … Read more
TCF Post Analysis India’s apparel export sector experienced a significant decline during both the month of May 2026 and the cumulative period of April–May 2026, marking the first two months of the Indian fiscal year. In May, apparel exports fell to US$ 1,297.23 million, representing a 14.17% decline compared to the same month last year. … Read more
TCF POST Desk The Indian government has approved 22 new applicants under Round 3 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles, bringing the total number of companies selected under this round to 96. “The approved applicants span key focus segments of the PLI scheme, including Man-Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical … Read more
TCF POST Analysis On June 12, 2026, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. Mr. Aurangzeb noted, “The key themes of this budget are export-led growth and creating an enabling environment for businesses”. The government has backed this commitment by earmarking approximately Rs71 billion for export financing … Read more
TCF POST Desk HANOI — The Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (VINATEX) announced its provisional consolidated revenue reached approximately USD 375 million (VND 9.77 trillion) for the first half of 2026, marking a 6.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The state-owned textile and apparel conglomerate also reported a 14.4 percent … Read more
