The coronavirus outbreak is exacting a huge toll on Cambodia’s apparel manufacturing sector. Order cancellations, raw material scarcity and massive worker layoffs have changed the very dynamics, posing all new challenges for its survival.

Fashion retail is working its way back to action. Could this mean that factories can look forward to fresh orders?

What are the options left with the suppliers, most of whom are already working on LC at sight…payments in advance? But is this workable when buyers are more interested to negotiate on credit basis?

Vietnam, Bangladesh or India – who could emerge as the next preferred sourcing destination for buyers? Apparel Resources speaks to some stakeholders to find out what they think…

As regular exports take a tumble, industry pins hope on local market while strengthening production of PPE and face masks to cater to the global demand.

About two weeks ago, Rubana Huq, President, BGMEA, made a direct appeal to the buying community to support the Bangladesh apparel manufacturers and not cancel orders or stop payment for already shipped orders.

It is good to see that the industry has come forward for expats and that too unconditionally. As per industry estimates, around 10,000 Indian professionals are working across the globe in various roles in the supply chain of the textile and

In domestic sector, 20 per cent apparel manufacturing companies are expecting to close down, and 80 per cent companies feel that they are unlikely to retain the current work force without government support.