The following is a round-up of apparel and footwear news from the world’s local media. just-style has not checked these stories so cannot guarantee their accuracy.
- The Zambian Government has put in place a programme that will compel public institutions in the textile industry to source at least 20% from local manufacturers. Commerce, Trade and Industry deputy Minister Miles Sampa says the programme is expected to create around 4,000 jobs. ALL AFRICA
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The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA) has called for yarn imported from India to be exempted from duty in order to stop monopolization by the local spinning industry. The imposition, it says, will allow local yarn manufacturers to maintain higher prices to restrict competition, making it difficult for exporters to survive. YARNS AND FIBERS
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The Government of Pakistan has lifted its textile exports target by US$2bn. Federal Minister for Textile Industry Abbas Shah Afridi said the government would not let the textile industry shut on account of energy constraints. He said the Ministry would ensure provision of gas and electricity to the industry on a priority basis. DAILY TIMES
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Pahartali Textile and Hosiery Mills, a spinning unit of MM Ispahani Limited, has commenced commercial production at a new blend yarn unit in Chittagong. The unit is a completely automated ring spinning unit and has a capacity of 14,688 spindles, It will produce PC and CVC yarn for export, using technologies from Europe and Japan. FINANCIAL EXPRESS BANGLADESH
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The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has arrived at a consensus on setting up a garment village in Kalurghat, situated near Chittagong. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said there is no alternative to setting up the village in order to make the country’s garment sector competitive. DAILY SUN
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