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Middle East’s Largest Global Footwear and Leather Products Show DIFLEX 2025 in Dubai from Sept 23-25

The 5th edition of the Dubai International Footwear & Leather Exhibition (DIFLEX), the largest...

Mexico Temporarily Bans Footwear Imports

Mexico is set to ban the temporary import of finished footwear under the IMMEX program in an effort...

Thai Tanning Industry Association Welcomes Govt Approval of Water Monitor Farming for Commercial Purposes

The Thai Tanning Industry Association has welcomed the government’s approval of water monitor...

After 26 Years High Court Grants Relief to Terminated Punjab State Leather Development Corporation Staff

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has finally put an end to a legal fight that dragged on for more...

CLRI Launches 2 New Specialty Leather Chemicals for Upholstery Leather in Kanpur

Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) launched two specialty chemicals aimed at making...

CLRI and LSSC Sign MoU to Promote Skill Development and Upskilling in the Indian Leather Workforce

CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) and the Leather Sector Skill Development Council...

Brazilian Leather Exports Reach $89.2 Million in July 2025 With China as the Top Buyer

Brazil’s leather export performance in July 2025 showed a slight recovery compared to June but...

Brazil Footwear Exports in July Drop 7.3% to $76.7 Million as Competition from Asia Intensifies

Brazil’s footwear exports took a hit in July 2025, with both volume and revenue showing declines...

Nature Will Not Spare Us Says Supreme Court of India Over Palar River Pollution in Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court on Monday August 11, 2025 voiced deep concern about untreated sewage and...

Young Leather Scientists Invited to Apply for Global IULTCS Research Grant 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Leather Scientist Grant by the International Union of...

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves New Policy to Boost its Leather and Footwear Sector Targeting 2.2 Million New Jobs

Uttar Pradesh has approved its new Leather, footwear and non-Leather footwear area development...

Kenya Signs Lease Deal to Kickstart 5 Billion Shilling Kenanie Leather Industrial Park

Kenya’s Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry has announced a major breakthrough for the...