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Bangladesh RMG productivity up 4.19% in 10 yrs due to automation: BIDS
The study covered six processes: knitting, weaving, wet processing, cutting, sewing and end-finishing . It explored whether technological convergence was taking place across firms and tasks.
The eight products covered included knit-lingerie, denim trouser, sweater, T-shirt, jacket, woven trouser, woven shirt and home textile.
Bangladesh saw a garment productivity boost in cutting and knitting due to automation and technological upgradation, while jacket production has seen high efficiency, a study revealed.
The garment industry maintained a compound annual productivity growth rate of 4.19 per cent in 10 years.
Cutting saw an annual productivity rise of 11.13 per cent, knitting 9.85 per cent and wet processing 6.11 per cent.
Automation-intensive areas drove the strongest performance, with cutting achieving an annual productivity increase of 11.13 per cent, knitting 9.85 per cent and wet processing 6.11 per cent, the study revealed.
In contrast, sewing, which remained the least automated and most labour-dependent component of the production chain, posted the lowest growth of 3.57 per cent.
Weaving and end finishing gained moderate growth of 4.43 per cent and 4.78 per cent respectively.
The garment industry maintained a compound annual productivity growth rate of 4.19 per cent during the last 10 years, domestic media outlets reported citing the study.
Jackets and knit lingerie emerged as the top-performing categories with 6.59 per cent and 6.43 per cent average annual productivity growth respectively, while traditional woven items like trousers and shirts showed significantly slower growth of 1.15 per cent and 3.0 per cent growth respectively.
Other products showing strong productivity growth included knit sweaters (6.05 per cent), home textiles (5.58 per cent), and T-shirts (4.39 per cent).
Technologies previously exclusive to large companies, including automated cutting, semi-automatic sewing heads, laser/ozone finishing, auto-dosing in dyeing, and digital QC tools, were becoming widespread in medium-scale factories, the study found.
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December 30, 2025
French luxury giant LVMH announced on Tuesday its 100% acquisition of French publishing house Les Editions Croque Futur, integrating three publications, Challenges, Sciences & Avenir, and La Recherche, into the UFIPAR investment company.
The acquisition, “reflects LVMH’s commitment to promoting high-quality information and scientific culture, as well as making it accessible to a wider audience,” the business announced in a press release on December 30. LVMH has acquired 100% of the business’ shares with its holding company UFIPAR and the move builds on UFIPAR’s previous investment in Les Editions Croque Futur alongside its founder, publishing mogul Claude Perdriel.
Following the acquisition, Les Editions Croque Futur will accelerate the development and distribution of its three publications, with a focus on digital formats. This is designed to help the business secure a long-term future in the ever evolving industry.
Claude Perdriel’s long-time advisor Maurice Szafran has been named as president of Les Editions Croque Futur as part of the LVMH transaction. Szafran will take on the role of publishing director for all three titles and will harness his expertise in the media industry to promote long-term growth in the business.
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December 30, 2025
Athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories brand Lululemon has debuted its new winter training collection ‘Train’ with global ambassadors Lewis Hamilton, Kayla Jeter, and Amotti, designed to contribute to training breakthroughs and to empower the wearer to unleash their full potential.
This winter, Lululemon has brought together its global brand ambassadors seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, strength and performance athlete and run coach Kayla Jeter, and fitness athlete Amotti to launch a new line of training apparel, the Canadian brand announced in a press release. In the campaign, Lululemon’s athletes showcase each stage of their training process, from stretch and recovery to intensity and cool down.
“In License to Train shorts, you can do all types of exercises,” said Lewis Hamilton. “You don’t feel restricted when you’re working out and having that flexibility and durability is important.”
Now available across Lululemon’s flagship stores and on its e-commerce site, the collection’s colour palette features hues of burgundy, rose pink, and black for women and stone-esque tones for men. While the women’s cropped tank and men’s pace breaker short nod to classic training attire, other garments such as the women’s cashmere hoodie and men’s ‘New Venture’ blazer would not look out of place at brunch.
“Having no seam in front just makes me feel more confident,” said Kayla Jeter about the collection’s garments. “When you’re wearing Wunder Train No Line™, you know the fabric is going to support you and the moisture-wicking is absolutely huge.”
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In November 2025 alone, exports climbed 21.3 per cent to $6.9 billion, supported by robust demand for consumer goods. DTI noted that this marked the eleventh consecutive month of export expansion and the third straight month of double-digit growth. Slower import growth also helped narrow the trade deficit by 9.9 per cent.
Philippines merchandise exports rose 14.5 per cent YoY to $77.4 billion by the end of November, exceeding 2024’s full-year total, as per DTI.
November exports jumped 21.3 per cent to $6.9 billion, led by consumer goods.
Footwear and garments recorded strong gains, while exports to the US, Hong Kong, Canada and Australia surged, narrowing the trade deficit and highlighting global competitiveness.
Within consumer goods, footwear exports surged 28.6 per cent, while garments posted an 11.2 per cent increase. Key export destinations during the month included Hong Kong and the United States at $1.2 billion each. Shipments to the Netherlands and Taiwan together amounted to $330 million, Germany recorded $295.9 million, and exports to Malaysia, Mexico and Italy each grew by more than 50 per cent.
Exports to Canada nearly tripled to $1.6 billion, while shipments to Australia rose sharply to $1.7 billion, underscoring the broad-based nature of the expansion.
DTI said the sustained growth highlights the continued competitiveness of Filipino products in global markets. Cristina Roque, trade secretary at DTI said that the strong performance of consumer goods reflects rising global demand and supports employment, incomes and new opportunities for exporters, as reported by the Philippine media.
Bianca Pearl Sykimte, export marketing bureau director at DTI attributed the momentum partly to improved market access. She attributed the momentum to improved market access, alongside gains from targeted export development and promotion initiatives, which are expected to support more inclusive growth going forward.
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