Around the World Index    

(BANGLADESH)

•  Short supply of raw jute
• Many machines remain inoperative in RMG sector

(BRAZIL)

• Texbrasil strategic programme for exports to UAE and Saudi Arabia

(CHINA)

• Major textile markets: USA, EU and Japan
• Textile apparel industry expects 2% growth in 2010
• Chinese apparel exporters worry diversion of orders to competitors

(Fiji)

• Government grant to encourage textile exports

(INDIA)

• Global retail firms diversify into Indian market
• Plans to upgrade power loom sector
• Ban Chinese textiles to USA boosts Indian exports
• Textile industry giants consider investment
• India approves export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan
• Textile and apparel special economic zone in Karnataka
• Textile Ministry suspend loans under TUF scheme

(TURKEY)

• Denizli textile firms turn to alternative markets

(ITALY)

• Italian technology for technical textiles and nonwovens

(THAILAND)

• Apparel exports continued to rise in 2009

(NEW ZEALAND)

• Companies promote wool to US market