Global uncertainty poses risk to ASEAN+3 growth prospects: AMRO
As ASEAN+3 economies face a fiscal policy crossroads due to external headwinds and domestic structural challenges, heightened global uncertainty—driven by...
Fashion
Boomers are the next big consumer culture frontier
By Bloomberg Published August 22, 2025 Consumer companies can cope with the baby bust. They just have to pivot to baby...
H&M & IKEA sign robotics pact with Sweden’s Rebl Industries
Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE Rebl Industries, a Swedish robotics company, has signed significant framework agreements with...
H&M & IKEA sign robotics pact with Sweden’s Rebl Industries
Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE Rebl Industries, a Swedish robotics company, has signed significant framework agreements with...
Ross Stores gives rosy sales view as shoppers gravitate to deals
By Bloomberg Published August 22, 2025 Discount-retailer Ross Stores Inc. jumped after projecting inflation will push more consumers to seek...
China confident of promoting steady growth in foreign trade: Govt
Despite significant uncertainties in global economy and trade, China is confident of and prepared to continue promoting steady growth in...
ICE cotton further falls on stronger dollar, weak export demand
ICE cotton futures continued their downward trend yesterday, pressured by a stronger US dollar and weak export demand. The rising...
Germany’s trade surplus shrinks 22% in H1 2025 as imports rise
German exports slipped 0.1 per cent in the first half (H1) of 2025 to €786 billion (~$919.62 billion), remaining nearly...
Ethanol-based propylene pilot starts at Sumitomo’s Chiba site
Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE Sumitomo Chemical has constructed and begun operation of a pilot facility at...
US researchers replace harmful chemicals with eco-friendly cottonseed
Researchers of North Carolina State University have developed a sustainable method using cottonseed oil to finish cotton fabrics—offering a safer...
