Cambodia attracted $5.1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year—a year-on-year (YoY) rise of 16 per cent, despite global economic headwinds, geopolitical tensions and tighter financial conditions in major economies.

China remained the leading source of FDI, contributing nearly $3.76 billion—up by 42.3 per cent YoY—and dominated FDI in the manufacturing sector, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC).

China’s share was 73.7 per cent of total FDI, according to domestic media reports.

Cambodia attracted $5.1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year—a YoY rise of 16 per cent.
China remained the leading source of FDI, contributing nearly $3.76 billion—up by 42.3 per cent YoY—and dominated FDI in the manufacturing sector.
China’s share was 73.7 per cent of total FDI.
Singapore ranked second with $347 million, accounting for 6.8 per cent of total FDI inflows.

Singapore ranked second with $347 million, accounting for 6.8 per cent of total FDI inflows. Canada came in third with $230 million, contributing 4.5 per cent. Malaysia invested $174 million, representing 3.4 per cent of total FDI, while South Korea contributed $165 million, close to 3.2 per cent.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)

The value of import letters of credit (LCs) opened in January in Bangladesh rose to $6.61 billion—the highest in 11 months—as businesses stepped up purchases ahead of the national election and the fasting month of Ramadan.

LC openings in January 2025 stood at $6.85 billion.

The value of import letters of credit (LCs) opened in January in Bangladesh rose to $6.61 billion—the highest in 11 months—as businesses stepped up purchases ahead of the national election and the fasting month of Ramadan.
LC settlements in January this year amounted to $6.16 billion.
The surge is being attributed to a rise in import of essential commodities and a renewed sense of business confidence.

LC settlements in January this year amounted to $6.16 billion.

The surge is being attributed to a rise in import of essential commodities and a renewed sense of business confidence surrounding the February elections. Traders also brought in some capital machinery in anticipation of improved economic conditions, according to domestic media outlets.

The January spike in LC openings suggests a seasonal boost in trade activity, though sustained momentum will depend on broader improvements in investment and business confidence.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)

At Saigontex 2026, taking place from April 8 – 11, 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the local representative GOIN will present measurement solutions from emtec Electronic GmbH. In Hall A, Booth 1H10, visitors can experience the textile testing system TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer with the Virtual Haptic Library live.

The global textile industry is under increasing pressure to develop products faster, more efficiently, and more sustainably, while ensuring consistent quality. Besides color, design, and price, hand feel and wearing comfort are among the most important purchase criteria for consumers. However, these properties are traditionally evaluated subjectively, often leading to misunderstandings along the supply chain, unnecessary sample production, long transport routes, and avoidable waste of resources.

At Saigontex, GOIN will showcase emtec’s TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer with its Virtual Haptic Library, enabling objective measurement and digitalisation of textile hand feel.
It quantifies softness, smoothness, friction and thermo-haptic behaviour, reducing reliance on subjective assessment.
The solution supports faster innovation, improved supply-chain communication and lower environmental impact.

The TSA enables the objective quantification and digitalization of textile haptic properties, including surface softness, surface smoothness, friction, stretch & recovery, compressibility, and thermo-haptic behavior. Test results are stored in a cloud-based Virtual Haptic Library and can be accessed globally for research and development, quality assurance, incoming inspection, complaint management, sourcing, and sales.

By digitally comparing development samples with existing reference fabrics, companies can significantly shorten development cycles – from several months to just a few weeks – while reducing the shipment of physical samples. This leads to lower material consumption, fewer courier transports, reduced CO2 emissions, and a smaller environmental footprint overall. At the same time, standardized digital data improves communication across international supply chains and minimizes costly misunderstandings.

“The digitalization of textile hand feel creates transparency and efficiency throughout the entire value chain and makes a measurable contribution to more sustainable textile manufacturing,” emphasizes Tony Nguyen from GOIN International Viet Nam Co., Ltd. He invites all visitors to Saigontex 2026 to meet him and the entire GOIN-team at Hall A, Booth 1H10 to see how the TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer with the Virtual Haptic Library supports sustainable product development, accelerates innovation cycles, and helps the textile industry move toward more resource-efficient processes.

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