The following is a roundup of apparel and footwear news from the world’s local media. just-style has not checked these stories so cannot guarantee their accuracy.

  • Peru’s textile and apparel exports to Latin America (excluding Venezuela) have risen 16% between January and August this year, according to the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL). In contrast, though, its global exports are down 2.5% in the same period. Latin America comprises 20% of the country’s total exports. ANDINA
  • The US is to help Ethiopia grow the income generated by its textile sector from US$20m to US$1bn over the next five years. Speaking at a forum organised to with the Ministry of Industry, the head of USAID/VEGA Ethiopia said the US government is prepared to support the Growth and Transformation Plan. Ethiopia also aims to increase the income obtained from leather and leather products to US$0.5bn, from its current US$26m within five years. MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF ETHIOPIA
  • The Association of Hellenic Textile Industries (SEVK) says the Greek textile industry is experiencing a slight rebound, with textile output up 8.3% over last year. Citing Eurostat data, it said trade volume has also grown by 7.1% this year so far, compared with an 18% downturn last year. Orders in the year-to-date have risen by about 10% the Association claimed. KATHIMERINI
  • India has offered technical assistance to help Kenya revive its textile sector, which employs nearly one-third of the East African country’s industrial workforce. The deal would also include collaboration with Indian Textiles Research Association and exploratory visits for businessmen and buyer-seller meets. Measures are underway to boost trade and investment flows between the two countries. INDO-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE
  • The Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) has signed a business cooperation agreement with the European Textile and Clothing Confederation (Euratex) that will see the two sides work together to boost trade and investment and support regulations for developing the textile industry. CHANNEL NEWS ASIA