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Kenya’s Polytechnic College To Commission Its Own Textile Mill

Textile Insights March 12, 2024

A textile factory is construction at the Kisumu National Polytechnic in Kenya which will develop skills and competencies to drive growth in the sector. Kisumu National Polytechnic is now the only institution in the country with a learning industry. Learners will have hands-on training to

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Egypt Becomes Attractive For Turkish Textile & Apparel Sector

Textile Insights March 12, 2024

Turkish textile and apparel manufacturers are mulling shifting manufacturing to Egypt due to Egypt’s weaker currency, lower energy and labour costs and also promises of reforms. “Egypt’s shift toward rational policies makes it a very good investment destination for Turkish textile enterprises,” Seref Fayat, head of the apparel division at Union of Chambers and Commodity

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US Textile Trade Body Accuses India Of Predatory Trade Practices

Textile Insights March 12, 2024

India is among five Asian countries which has been targeted by a US textile trade body for predatory trade practices and unethical cost reduction practices. India was accused by the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) CEO Kim Glas while testifying before the US International Trade Commission (USITC). Kim Glas testified before the USITC as […]

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CITI Welcomes FTA With European Free Trade Association Nations

Textile Insights March 11, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed signing of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries. EFTA members include Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland which are an important trade bloc for the Indian textile industry. “CITI had been requesting the government to expedite

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CCPIT Explores Collaboration With BGMEA

March 10, 2024

A delegation from the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, a branch of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), was led by Vice President and Secretary General Zhang Tao to meet Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), at its headquarters in the city. Accompanying Zhang Tao were […]

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Bangladesh Govt’s Proposed Minimum Wage Of Tk 10,000 For Textile Sector Stirs Controversy

March 10, 2024

The Bangladesh government is poised to finalize the minimum monthly wage for textile workers at Tk 10,000, a move that comes three months after the minimum wage for garment workers was raised to Tk 12,500. However, this decision has ignited a contentious debate, with labour leaders deeming the proposed wage “unacceptable” amidst soaring inflation and […]

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Manufacturing, Energy & IT Driving Job Growth: foundit Report

March 10, 2024

India’s leading talent platform, foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), has published the foundit Insights Tracker (fit), presenting the latest findings on hiring trends for February 2024. According to the tracker, there has been a gradual uptick in hiring activity across sectors, indicating a 3% month-on-month growth. Although the year-on-year comparison reflects 8%

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Relief For Bangladesh As WTO Extends Duty-free Market Access Till 2029

March 9, 2024

Bangladesh has successfully secured a three-year extension of duty-free market access following its graduation to a developing nation in 2026. The decision, endorsed by 166 members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at its Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi on March 1st, ensures continued trade benefits for Bangladesh until 2029. The extension comes after intense […]

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Tamil Nadu Initiates Textile & Garment Skill Training Program

Textile Insights March 9, 2024

The Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC), the South India Textile Research Association (SITRA) and the Department of Textiles have launched a skill development training program. This skill development training has been started at KG Denim in Coimbatore as a part of a scheme to train 8,950 workers across the state for jobs in the […]

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Odisha Expects Rs 10,974cr Investment In Textiles

Textile Insights March 9, 2024

Odisha is creating an eco system to attract investments in textiles, apparel, and technical textiles sectors and is looking forward to a total investment of Rs 10,974 crore. The Odisha government has developed or plans Technical Textiles Park at Bhadrak, Textiles Park at Kalibeti in Khordha, and an Apparel Park at Aranga in Khodha. The […]