The Chinese government has agreed to end a range of subsidies that help boost sales of Chinese-branded merchandise around the world - including apparel and textiles - rather than face a fight with the US at the World Trade Organization

Member States of the European Union are due to vote tomorrow (22 December) on the European Commission's proposal to extend anti-dumping duties imposed on shoes from China and Vietnam.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is to delay plans to enforce testing and certification on many children's products covered by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).

Wal-Mart de Mexico has appointed its CEO to head up the US retail giant's operations across Latin America.

More than 500 workers at a garment plant of Hamlin Vietnam Company, located in Ho Chi Minh city, have downed tools for a strike since last week (15 December).

One of Japan's top apparel makers is collaborating with a web social network to create a trading platform for the apparel and accessories industry.

Casual clothing chain Uniqlo is teaming up again with fashion designer Jil Sander following their hugely successful collaboration in October.

P2i Inc, the company behind the Ion-mask liquid repellent nano-coating technology, has expanded its presence in the US market with the appointment of Joy Gruver as sales manager for footwear and performance textiles.

The price of yarn in Bangladesh has risen 20%-30% within the last month, affecting knitwear exporters.

Lingerie firm Agent Provocateur has reportedly posted a loss during the past year, as it repaid debts.