Cambodia-Vietnam bilateral trade reached $5.98 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 7 per cent year on year.
Cambodia’s exports to Vietnam rose 7.6 per cent to $2.96 billion, while imports increased 6.4 per cent to $3.02 billion, resulting in a $63.22 million trade deficit.
Vietnam ranked Cambodia’s third-largest trading partner.Read More
From October 10, 2026, PFHxA in textile, leather, fur and hide clothing and accessories for the EU market faces a 25 ppb limit.
PFHxA-related substances face a 1,000 ppb threshold in homogeneous material under REACH Annex XVII Entry 79.
Other general-public textiles follow on October 10, 2027, making compliance a market-access issue for importers.Read More
Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress marked 65 years in 2026, drawing over 400 participants from almost 30 countries to Dornbirn.
Awards recognised Thinkathon, Lenzing Young Scientist, Paul Schlack and Innovation winners in circularity and fibre research.
Béatrice Moureaux became its first woman managing director; Dornbirn GFC Asia will debut in Keqiao, China on November 5.Read More
Swiss sportswear brand On Holding targeted net sales of at least CHF 5.6 billion (~$6.82 billion) by FY29, supported by premium innovation, direct-to-consumer engagement and expansion into football and golf.
It aimed to maintain gross margins of at least 65 per cent and reach an adjusted EBITDA margin of 22 per cent by FY29.
The company also reiterated its FY26 guidance for growth and profitability.Read More
Germany’s economy is likely to lose momentum temporarily in the third quarter of 2026, with low Rhine water levels, weaker exports and subdued consumption weighing on activity, the Bundesbank said.
Industrial output fell sharply in July, while higher energy prices pushed inflation to 2.9 per cent in August.
The recovery is expected to regain pace in fourth quarter.Read More
Egypt is developing eight international logistics corridors linking Red Sea and Mediterranean ports with the Suez Canal, dry ports and industrial, agricultural and mining zones.
The projects aim to strengthen trade links with global markets, reduce cargo handling times and logistics costs, and support Egypt’s goal of becoming a major regional logistics hub.Read More
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings to B- from CCC+, with a stable outlook.
The agency cites macro-stabilisation reforms, stronger fiscal and external balances and modest foreign-exchange reserve rebuilding.
Exporters, importers and sourcing teams face improved sovereign risk signals, but high debt, thin buffers and rising external repayments remain concerns.Read More
New Zealand’s apparel imports rose 5.8 per cent to NZ$180.01 million in August 2026.
January–August imports slipped 0.7 per cent to NZ$1.377 billion as the decline narrowed from 1.6 per cent.
Knitted or crocheted fabric imports fell 12.4 per cent in August but rose 12.5 per cent in January–August.
Apparel exports fell 5.8 per cent in August, though January–August exports edged up 0.1 per cent.Read More
France’s wholesale and retail trade sales volume was virtually stable in July 2026, slipping 0.1 per cent after a 0.3 per cent rise in June.
Retail trade rose 0.8 per cent, supported by specialised and non-specialised stores, including clothing shops.
Wholesale trade declined, signalling uneven demand for suppliers, distributors and retail sourcing teams.Read More
Arkema has secured 3,000 m³ of Glacial Acrylic Acid storage at Ulsan’s HDOT terminal, creating a Korean hub for its GAA business.
The capacity aims to improve reliability of acrylic monomer supplies for Korean customers and acrylic-based applications.
It connects production, supply and logistics across Northeast Asia, while ISCC+ certification supports lower-carbon and circular material sourcing.Read More