Switzerland’s TESTEX launches advanced PFAS testing and label
TESTEX, the Swiss textile testing institute and official OEKO-TEX® representative, announces the launch of its Non-Targeted PFAS Analysis…
EU ‘failed’ to keep pace with rise of Mercosur, 6 APAC economies: ifo
The European Union (EU) has failed to keep pace with the rise of the Mercosur countries, India, the…
Poland’s economy 42% larger due to EU membership: PIE study
Joining the European Union (EU) has significantly and sustainably increased Poland’s prosperity, according to a new study by…
Ireland targets textile waste with producer responsibility plan
Ireland has unveiled its first National Policy Statement and Roadmap on Circular Textiles (2026–2028), setting out a structured…
IEA-IMF-World Bank group to maximise response to impacts of Iran war
The International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group recently agreed to…
Emtec to showcase TSA technology at ITF Intertex Portugal
From May 19 – 21, emtec Electronic GmbH will participate in ITF Intertex Portugal in Porto. The German…
EU economic sentiment weakens further in March 2026
Economic sentiment across the European Union and euro area deteriorated further in March 2026, with the Economic Sentiment…
Trump’s tariffs had limited impact on US economy: Study
Though President Donald Trump’s tariff increases last year raised US trade protectionism to the highest level in at…
Netherlands’ GDP grows 0.5% in Q4 2025, led by trade
The Netherlands’ economy expanded steadily in the fourth quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising 0.5…
ICE cotton hits 11-month high on stronger crude oil, robust exports
ICE cotton futures continued to rise and hit 11-month high on yesterday. US cotton found support from stronger…
Germany’s ifo index drops to 86.4 in March as uncertainty weighs on
Germany’s ifo business climate index fell to 86.4 points in March from 88.4 in February, reflecting a more…
China’s central bank to inject $72.5 bn via one-year MLF operation
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) is set to conduct a one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation worth…