Global growth is projected to remain resilient at 3.3 per cent in 2026 and at 3.2 per cent in 2027—rates similar to the estimated 3.3 per...
Sri Lanka’s cabinet recently approved a Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan for 2025-2030, prepared by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Minister of Health and Mass...
Brazil’s domestic cotton prices have strengthened in late January as buyers showed greater willingness to trade while sellers held firm on quotations. This dynamic pushed spot...
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector began 2026 with stronger output growth, supported by steady demand, rising employment and robust purchasing activity, even as headline PMI eased slightly in...
Japan’s manufacturing sector recorded its strongest improvement in nearly three-and-a-half years in January 2026, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rising to 51.5 from 50 in...
UK exporters continue to face sustained pressure amid a prolonged slump in overseas demand, fuelling renewed calls for an urgent reset in UK–EU trade relations. Only...
ICE cotton futures fell sharply amid a stronger US dollar and a broad commodity sell-off, with prices pressured by weak fundamentals and falling crude oil. Precious...
Australia’s central bank has increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent at its latest policy meeting, responding to signs that...
India’s textile, apparel and MSME ecosystem has interpreted the India Budget 2026–27 as a signal of intent rather than headline-driven announcements, with industry leaders pointing to...
China’s pet economy is booming, especially amongst younger generations, and pet apparel – from designer outfits to functional garments – was a RMB 3.5 billion (over...
