Author Archive for: Yorick
Entries by Yorick Starke
Brazil: Mercosur–European Union agreement comes into force
On April 28, the Brazilian government signed the presidential decree allowing the immediate application of the Mercosur–European Union Trade Agreement in Brazil, enabling its entry into force on May 1. With the commercial chapter entering into force, even on a provisional basis, the agreement provides for: gradual tariff reductions; elimination of trade barriers; and greater […]
Türkiye calls for urgent Customs Union update to protect apparel industry competitiveness
Speaking at the Conference Titled “Transformation Journey of the Turkish Apparel Industry,” IHKIB Chairman Mustafa Paşahan: Customs Union Agreement Must Be Updated Without Delay for Our Competitiveness Mustafa Paşahan: “The Customs Union, in its current form, has more of a restrictive effect than a supportive one on our cooperation. The free trade agreements the EU […]
Global Sourcing Summit 2026
It gives us great pleasure to present the upcoming Global Sourcing Summit 2026, scheduled to be held on 3 & 4 June 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside the 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 (Textiles & Apparel) at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center in Bangkok. Convened at a defining moment for the global textile and […]
The 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026
The 2nd Asia Sourcing Show 2026 (Textiles & Apparel), taking place from 3 – 5 June 2026 at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center in Bangkok, is being organized jointly by CEMS-Global USA and ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX). Positioned as a high-impact, multi-country sourcing marketplace, the show will bring together leading manufacturers from […]
Banyan Tree Update IAF
Guest perspective from industry leaders By John Thorbeck What has happened since launch for “Under the Banyan Tree: Buyers and Suppliers in Fashion,” published by the IAF and International Trade Centre? To answer, we first recall its purpose for commission which was to consider the post-Covid breakdown of contracts, trust and relationships in global apparel […]
CPTTM Showcases Macau’s Fashion Creativity in Shanghai
The Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) participated in the MODE – Shanghai Fashion Trade Show officially opened on March 25 during Shanghai Fashion Week. By setting up the Macau Fashion Pavilion at the five-day exhibition, CPTTM aimed to leverage this premier platform to enhance the visibility of Macau’s fashion brands, expand their professional […]
ATTI Bangladesh and Türkiye
IAF and ITMF’s Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI) continues to gain momentum in our two pilot countries, Bangladesh and Türkiye. In Bangladesh, the ATTI needs assessment is underway with support from Engineering Resources International (ERI). The ATTI Manufacturer Survey will be distributed next week by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh […]
Invitation Brussels Textiles Forum
EURATEX is pleased to invite you to the Brussels Textiles Forum 2026, taking place on 11 June in De Warande, Brussels. This year’s edition will once again bring together stakeholders from across the European textile and apparel ecosystem to exchange views with EU policy makers, and help shape the future of our industry. High-level plenary […]
CPTTM Organizes Study Tour to Paris Fashion Week
In a bid to foster the growth of Macau’s fashion industry, the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) organized a study tour to the Paris Fashion from March 6 to 13, where participants gained an in-depth understanding of the operational models and global development trends of the international fashion industry. Macau’s local designers The […]
International Apparel Federation
