France’s Lacoste welcomes Adèle Exarchopoulos as new face of the brand

Adèle Exarchopoulos, acclaimed French actress and Cannes Palme d’Or winner, has been named the new ambassador for Lacoste.
Known for her bold and diverse roles, she will represent the brand’s effortless elegance, particularly in its Leather Goods category.
Lacoste CEO Thierry Guibert praised her authenticity and alignment with the brand’s spirit.Read More

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UAE’s Borouge unveils major expansion to boost polyolefin output

Borouge has launched major expansion projects to boost ethylene and polyethylene production, expected to add $165–$200 million in annual EBITDA.
Contracts were awarded to Linde and Target Engineering to increase capacity at EU2, PE4, and PE5 units.
With Borouge 4 and a proposed global merger, total capacity will exceed 6.6 million tpa by 2028, driving growth and shareholder value.Read More

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US’ Wacker presents high-performance nonwoven solutions at IDEA 2025

Wacker Chemical Corporation is presenting its VINNAPAS and VINNOL binder technologies at IDEA 2025 in Miami Beach.
The solutions enhance feminine hygiene, wipes, tabletop, and filtration applications with high absorbency, breathability, strength, comfort, and safety, supporting innovation, durability, and quality across personal care and industrial markets.Read More

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Perstorp & BRB open new innovation hub in Shanghai

Perstorp and BRB, subsidiaries of PETRONAS Chemicals Group, opened a new innovation hub in Shanghai on April 17, 2025.
The lab aims to boost technical support and product development for Asian markets, serving sectors like synthetic lubricants, personal care, and silicones.
The hub enhances customer collaboration, speeds up response times, and strengthens PCG’s regional presence.Read More

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India’s industrial output rises 3% in March, slows to 4% in FY25: Govt

India’s index of industrial production (IIP) grew by 3 per cent in March, backed by electricity and manufacturing (3-per cent growth).
The IIP for textile manufacturing was 112.1 in March—a 4.9-per cent YoY growth—and 109.2 for FY25—a 1.5-per cent YoY growth, whereas the same for garment manufacturing was 144.8 in March—a 1.3-per cent YoY growth—and 116.7 for FY25—a 6.2-per cent YoY growth.Read More

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Slump in Industrial production in Bangladesh amid growing gas crisis

As more gas is being diverted to generate power during summer, gas pressure has plunged in Bangladesh’s industrial zones—at times to zero—crippling production.
Despite two steep price hikes in the last two years, factory owners say availability has only worsened, with no signs of improvement.
A few hundred textile factories reliant on gas are now operating at a fraction of their capacity.Read More

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Global trade war to slow world & European growth, warns Fitch

The US-led trade war will curb global and European growth, cutting Eurozone growth forecasts to 0.6 per cent for 2025, according to Fitch Ratings.
For 2026, Eurozone growth is projected at 0.8 per cent.
Inflation and policy rates are projected to decline, while banks and insurers face risks from financial market volatility and deteriorating economic conditions.Read More

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