AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade & Tariffs: India-New Zealand’s FTA is set to start on October 20, with New Zealand removing up to 10% peak tariffs on key Indian exports including textiles and apparel, while India also gets tariff-free access to inputs; officials say the deal should unlock broader market access and investment over the next 15 years. Skills for Sustainability: Kenya’s TVET system is being pushed to fully adopt a green curriculum, with a focus on teaching students how to turn waste into products and jobs as climate pressures reshape local livelihoods. Textile Safety: A textile factory fire in China’s Foshan (Guangdong) killed eight and injured one; reports say the blaze was contained within about an hour and is under investigation. Materials & Innovation: Emergent Galaxy Textiles introduces a renewable yarn hybrid fabric using a needle punch process, marketed with multiple environmental certifications. Industry & Infrastructure: Uzbekistan is studying participation in a railway linking Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan to Türkiye to diversify routes for exporting goods including textiles, with logistics projects also reviewed at ports. Craft & Culture: Scotland’s craft sector faces potential damage as design groups warn programme closures will “devastate” education for makers, including textiles-related courses. Sericulture Breakthrough: India’s Central Sericultural research has released a new temperate mulberry variety (CPP-01) aimed at improving leaf availability and yields for cooler regions.
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