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Bangladesh garment industry to recruit autistic workers

Bangladesh's RMG industry is once again making headline but this time, it is not about export figures, workers' wages or safety measures. The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has taken on a very different cause - it is planning to help in recruiting autistic youths for the country’s ready-made garment (RMG)...

Fashion

Moda's refreshed look produces "a real buzz"

“It was clear from day one of the show, that brands and buyers are feeling a lot more optimistic about the industry’s prospects for 2015,” said Nick Cook, portfolio and commercial director for Moda to FashionUnited. “It’s been a tough few years for fashion retail, but after a good summerthis year, our visitors were in the right frame of mind to...