Bangladesh’s BRAC Bank cuts export document processing to one day
BRAC Bank has reduced export document processing time from 40 days to just one by completing Bangladesh’s first fully digital,…
Japan’s Gunze H1 operating profit surges 81.3% despite sales dip
Japanese materials and apparel manufacturer Gunze Limited has maintained its full-year outlook after stronger profitability in its functional solutions and…
India’s Pearl Global posts record H1 FY27 sales, eyes $1.06 bn by FY30
Indian apparel manufacturer Pearl Global Industries Limited (PGIL) reported strong growth in revenue and profitability in the first half of…
Japan’s Goldwin cuts FY27 outlook as H1 operating profit falls 31.7%
Japanese sporting goods group Goldwin Inc has set out measures to deliver its second-half plan after revising its full-year outlook,…
US’ Nike advances sportswear with four FIT technologies
Athletes rely on apparel in different ways, whether chasing a PR on the course, a win on the court, or…
Heading to Nepal or Bhutan? What India’s updated border and passport rules mean for your journey
Vacationers planning overland journeys or direct flights to Nepal and Bhutan will now have to navigate formalised identity-verification checks, even…
Air India Maharaja Shop: Can everyday shopping get you closer to a free flight
Air India is expanding its frequent flyer programme beyond air travel with the launch of The Maharaja Shop, a premium…
Bangladesh RMG sector: Can it stay on course amid challenges?
With the reverberations of the gas and power crisis still fresh, readymade garment (RMG) manufacturers in Bangladesh had to contend…
Travel insurance vs travel assistance: What protects you when a trip goes wrong
Travel protection for overseas journeys can include financial coverage against specified risks as well as assistance services that help travellers…
Sri Lanka’s garment exports fall 5.3% to $3.52 bn in Jan–Sep 2026
Garment exports from Sri Lanka reached $*,***.* million during January–September ****, reflecting a *.* per cent decline compared with $*,***.*…