India’s Ministry of Textiles has issued new QCOs to enhance safety and efficiency on construction sites by setting stringent standards for ropes, cordages, geotextiles, and industrial textiles. These materials are vital for lifting, soil stabilisation, and worker protection. The QCOs, effective from April 2025 with a three-month grace period for...

Oleon, a subsidiary of Avril and a global leader in natural-based oleochemicals, has acquired a majority stake in Brazilian company A.Azevedo Óleos, enhancing its presence in the South American market. This strategic move supports sustainable growth, strengthens Oleon's global network, and aligns with Avril’s mission to promote sustainable agriculture...

Bangladesh’s GDP growth for FY25 may fall due to the July-August uprising, floods and policy reforms, believes the central bank, which identified inflation as a major concern in its latest quarterly report and may maintain its contractionary monetary policy stance until inflation eases. Robust inflows of remittances along with substantial foreign...

Birla Carbon launches Continua 8030 SCM, a sustainable circular material, expanding its product offerings across India and Asia. This launch reinforces Birla Carbon's commitment to sustainability and innovation, helping customers meet environmental goals. Partnering with Finster, they aim to set new benchmarks for sustainable solutions in the...

Researchers at McMaster University's Injury Biomechanics Lab, led by Professor Cheryl Quenneville, are enhancing hockey safety by evaluating neck guards. They’ve partnered with Niko Apparel Systems to assess the AEGIS Impact Interceptor neck guard, designed for impact attenuation. Preliminary data shows it performs over 30 per cent better than...

ICE cotton prices rose after a tentative agreement to end the US port strike and a spike in crude oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. Crude oil’s surge boosted polyester prices, supporting cotton, though gains were capped by a rising US dollar. Market optimism improved with the strike resolution, but activity slowed. Traders are now...