INDONESIAN TEXTILE ASSOCIATION BOSS UPBEAT ABOUT HIS INDUSTRY’S FUTURE, BUT ACCEPTS CHALLENGES PAY AHEAD

THE FUTURE of Indonesia's textile and garment industry could be bright, but it companies must deal with the challenges of high energy costs and competition from regional neighbours to succeed, said Ade Sudrajat the chairman of the Indonesian Textile Association (API – Asosiasi Pertekstilan Indonesia). Speaking to WTiN.com from his office in Jakarta, he said: “The prospect for Indonesia is still bright, given Indonesia's big population,” referring to the country’s 260 million-plus domestic market and labour force. “It doesn't take a long time to train ...


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