The following is a round-up of apparel and footwear news from the world's local media. DHAKA TRIBUNEThe Ethiopian Textile Industry Development Institute and the Italian Trade Agency have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance the profile of Ethiopia's textile industry. General Director of Ethiopian Textile Industry Development Institute Seleshi Lemma said the assistance will help to improve its capability through training and technology. According to local reports, worker wages and logistics costs have been rising putting local garment exporters under pressure, particularly from regional rivals such as Bangladesh, Myanmar and Cambodia. THE VOICE OF VIETNAMApparel manufacturers in Dhaka have urged the government to ensure stable prices of power and gas to help boost their businesses along with long-term policy support to remain competitive in the global market.

Source: Ethiopian News October 05, 2017 13:07 UTC