Indian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Skand Ranjan Tayal said in interview to Jahon news agency that the relations between Uzbekistan and Russia have great future. "We have a task of adding great economic and commercial content to the established level of political relations. India and Uzbekistan know what terrorism is not by hearsay. We have established a joint working group to fight terrorism, which has been conducting a very important and necessary task," envoy said. Speaking about state of and pro

The Department of Science and Technology has sanctioned a project on 'preparation, characterisation and performance study of solid lubricant and wear resistance surface coating on textile machinery components,' to Bharathiar University (BU) in Coimbatore. The department had identified some traditional crafts for improvement and rejuvenation using plasma technology and textile industry has chosen in the Southern region, a BU release said here today. The project was to enhance the performa

Morocco hopes to create as many textile industry jobs as it loses over a two-year period, the kingdom's trade minister said, as firms adapt to the fall of world trade barriers by developing new niches and technologies. As cheap Asian manufacturers muscle into its vital European markets, Morocco is trying to nurture industries that have a competitive advantage in being close to Europe and that offer the greatest profit potential. To try to turn the threat of globalisation into an opportunity, i

There has been a slight increase in the weekly growth of US quotas being used by Vietnam in several restricted apparel categories in the past week. By contrast, the fill rate growth in China quotas declined in the week to 18 April. Reports from Beijing confirm that estimates for quota use will fall short of the annual limits in 2006. The growth rate of US quotas by Vietnam continues to increase in several categories, latest US data confirm. This has risen to 2.84 per cent in category 347/3

Vietnam Textile and Garment Assn to Begin Trade Promotion Programs The Vietnam Textile and Garment Association (Vitas) has announced that it will start eight national trade promotion programs in the second quarter this year with funding of about US$925,000 from the State budget. The association will use the money to accelerate the establishment of a representative office and a showroom in Germany, take part in exhibitions and fairs in the United States, Germany, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and s

Cao Xiaojian turned his textile company from the brink of disaster after last year's trade disputes between China, the European Union and the United States, but he believes many problems still lie ahead. He worries about what he perceives as a stubborn protectionist mindset as seen in the EU's recent sanctions against China-made footwear. Cao is the vice-president of the Jiangsu Shuntian Co., Ltd., the largest Chinese textile enterprise in east China's Jiangsu Province. His concern for t

"No! A lower price is impossible!" Miao Renzan firmly told a disappointed Dutch buyer at the 99th China Export Commodities Fair, the largest of its kind in the country, which is being held in Guangzhou. The buyer, who wanted to be mentioned as Hellen from Hellenia Shoes company in the Netherlands, asked for a discount as the European Union had announced anti-dumping duties on leather shoes from China beginning April 7. The stance of Miao, sales manager of leading shoemaker Kangnai Group b

Brazilian shoe export revenue increased by 3 percent in first quarter of the year compared to same period last year.Brazil shoe factories recorded a turnover of US $502 million with foreign market during first three months of this year compared to turnover of $489.4 million recorded during corresponding period of previous year.Brazilian Association of Shoe Manufacturers (Abical?dos) said this performance was due to increase in average price of a pair sold at $ 8.74, valued at 7 percent higher th

It seems there is finally some good news for the ailing trade and textile industry. The government will be convening a high level meeting with the textile industry and unions, to discuss the problems facing the industry. Mandisi Mpahlwa, the trade and industry minister, says all industry stakeholders will be given a copy of a draft trade arrangement that government has negotiated with China on clothing and textile imports from that country. The clothing and textile industry has taken a knock aft

Trade traffic statistics compiled by the Statistics Department of Dubai Ports, showed that the textile market in the Middle East has continued its strong growth in 2005, with total trade through Dubai touching an astonishing $5.8 billion, an increase of 15 percent over the previous year, Khaleej Times reported. Total imports increased from $3.3 billion in 2004 to $3.6 in 2005, whereas re-exports increased from $1.6 billion to $2 billion over the same period. Total value of exports was pegged at