India-US Trade: India’s Commerce Ministry will meet industry bodies and export promotion councils on Sept 1 to review India-US trade performance ahead of Piyush Goyal’s late-September US talks, with textiles among the sectors expected. UAE Heritage & Textiles: Sharjah Museums Authority launches a student photography competition on “Traditional Emirati Ornaments,” inviting entries that highlight heritage designs across architecture, clothing and textiles. ASEAN Soft Power: Philippines First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos says ASEAN spouses’ tour in November will showcase Filipino arts and crafts, including fashion and textiles. Textile Supply Chain Pressure: EY expects India’s FY27 real GDP growth at 7–7.2%, citing stronger industrial output where textiles contributed, even as PMI signals easing momentum. Garment Training: Myanmar garment professionals and students complete a six-day pattern-making and sample-development course led by Chinese instructors, aimed at improving garment manufacturing skills. Bangladesh Apparel Branding: Bangladesh’s BATEXPO 2026 steering committee seeks Bangladesh Foreign Affairs support to attract high-level buyers and strengthen global branding for the apparel sector. Kenya Uniform Tender: Kenya’s National Police Service says Bedi Investments won the KSh 2.8–3bn police uniform contract and rejects claims linking Nalitex to the procurement. Power Disruption Protest: Textile workers in Narsingdi block the Dhaka-Sylhet highway over prolonged load-shedding, saying it disrupts fabric production and wages. Afghan-Uzbek Deals: Afghanistan and Uzbekistan sign 20 trade agreements worth $267m, including textiles and apparel, as ties expand. Industrial Momentum: India’s IIP hits a 23-month high in June, with textiles named among manufacturing drivers.