Circular Fashion Logistics: Singapore is shipping up to 70 tonnes of unwanted clothes a week to Malaysia for reuse and recycling via Cloop and Life Line Clothing, showing how fast the “waste-to-wardrobe” pipeline is scaling. Trade & Tariffs: The U.S. is moving ahead with 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian exports after Canada-U.S. talks failed, adding uncertainty for cross-border sourcing that matters to apparel supply chains. Textile Waste Collection: Coimbatore launched the “Maru Nesavu” pilot to collect household textile waste separately every Wednesday in Ward 33, with trained staff and recycling/reuse plans. Policy for Weavers: Tamil Nadu says Pongal dhotis and saris will reach ration cardholders on time, with yarn procurement started and no delay promised for weavers’ wages. Industry Events: CEMS-Global’s 25th Bangladesh textile exhibition series opens Sept 2 in Dhaka, spanning machinery, yarn/fabrics and dye-chemicals. Craft Authentication: Kashmir’s handicrafts and handloom department rolled out a GI QR-code system to authenticate and boost marketability of traditional products. Circularity Pressure in Retail: Canadian thrift stores are overwhelmed by donation oversupply and are increasingly forced to dump unsold clothing as resale channels weaken. Textile Sector Finance: Bangladesh’s DCCI urged uninterrupted gas and electricity for industry while flagging weak private-sector credit growth. SME Showcase: Oman’s “Empowerment and Excellence” exhibition opened in Dhofar with 50+ SMEs, including fashion/textiles and traditional crafts.