Cotton Revival & Supply Chain: Busia County in Kenya is distributing 24 tonnes of cotton seed to restart production, jobs and incomes, aiming to rebuild the cotton value chain. Decarbonisation Push for Garments: A report says Cambodia’s relatively clean power and renewables build-out could help garment exports as brands tighten 2030 decarbonisation demands. Vietnam Trade Momentum: Vietnam’s trade hit a record $445bn in Jan–May 2026, with textiles and garments among top export categories. Energy Cost Pressure on Textiles: Tamil Nadu’s textile sector could save up to ₹3,250 crore a year by switching to renewable electricity, cutting emissions as energy bills rise. Cotton Market Volatility: Brazil cotton prices climbed for a fourth month on tight selling, while US ICE cotton slid despite strong export sales and higher certified stocks. Logistics & Tariff Anxiety: Drewry’s World Container Index jumped 22.6% on earlier peak-season demand and frontloading ahead of possible US tariff moves. Textile Waste Policy in the UAE: The UAE launched “Naseej” to tackle 220,000 tonnes of annual textile waste, but brands and NGOs say consumer behavior must change. Recycling Tech Funding: GR3N closed a €15.5m Series B to scale microwave-assisted PET chemical recycling, targeting broader textile PET waste streams. Labour Crackdown: South Africa’s labour blitz in a KwaZulu-Natal textile factory detained 21 undocumented workers and a factory owner over alleged exploitation and inhumane conditions.