The year 2025 marks a seismic shift in the global apparel trade. At the center of this storm are two South Asian giants, Bangladesh and India, racing against time to master a tiny technological challenge with a massive impact: the Digital Product Passport (DPP).
Cambodia's apparel industry continues to demonstrate strong growth, with exports rising by 26.29% to $1.73 billion in the first two months of 2025. This surge highlights the country's increasing role in global textile trade, as apparel exports accounted for 38.8% of Cambodia’s total foreign income, which reached $4.46 billion, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) under the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry remains optimistic about its future growth and expansion, with industry leaders emphasizing the need for enhanced collaboration and consistent policies to sustain the sector’s momentum.
Zara, the global fashion giant, is expanding its innovative live shopping experience from China to Western markets. After a successful trial in China, where the brand saw a 50% increase in product sales through livestreams, Zara is now preparing to bring this popular trend to consumers in the US, UK, and Europe by October 2024.
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