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US announces new trade deal with Vietnam
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Nike reports $46.3 billion in FY25 revenue, down 10% from the previous year
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EU's consumer confidence down in June
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China Reshapes Africa’s Textile Sector with Investments and Zero-Tariff Access
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Middle East apparel imports rose by 6.6% to $2.57bn in Jan-Apri '25
Apparel imports by Middle Eastern countries rose by 6.6% year-on-year to $2.57 billion during January to April 2025, reflecting st...
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During July–April of FY 2024–25, the Bangladesh government’s domestic borrowing surged by 55% year-on-year, reac...
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Bangladesh sock market dives amid geopolitical tensions
The Bangladesh stock market witnessed a sharp decline of over 1.6 percent on Sunday, driven by growing investor concerns following...
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Vietnam warns exporters as Israel-Iran conflict threatens global trade
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Germany’s industrial textiles exports dip, imports edge up in Q1 2025
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