Inditex and the International Apparel Federation join forces to drive industry transformation
This agreement lays the foundation for the implementation of projects aimed at improving working conditions, protecting the environment, advancing circularity, and promoting transparency and traceability in the…
India promising destination for HK apparel companies
In its latest article, the fourth of HKTDC Research’s India series, it looks at the drivers of India’s garment market, including the ongoing reforms to indirect tax,…
Japan retail sales rise most in 10 months, signal economic rebound
Japanese policymakers are counting on stronger private consumption to help accelerate inflation to the central bank’s 2 percent target, which has remained elusive despite more than five…
Japan retail sales jump the most since 2014
Japan implemented sales tax hike to 10% from 8% on Oct. 1, in a move seen as crucial for fixing the industrial world’s heaviest public debt at…