complying with origin rules critical for garment exports

Complying with origin rules critical for garment exports

To take advantage of free trade agreements and expand exports, meeting rules of origin is crucial for the garment and textile sector, industry insiders have said.
indian businesses prepare for digital transformation

Indian businesses prepare for digital transformation

Vietnam has welcomed much Indian investment in recent times, with the majority focusing on garments and textiles, energy, IT, and healthcare. Vaibhav Saxena, vice chairman of the Hanoi Office of the Indian Business Chamber in Vietnam, talked about the future trends on the back of Vietnam’s digital transformation strategy.
vietnam india enhance closer cooperation in textile sector

Vietnam, India enhance closer cooperation in textile sector

The garment industry has called for investment in the underdeveloped textile, dyeing and fabric segments to meet the global supply chain demand, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).
textile garment thrives with technology

Textile-garment thrives with technology

As workforce grows scarce and production costs mount, adopting advanced technology and improving the localisation ratio of materials and accessories are textile and garment enterprises’ best chance to reduce labour, raise product quality, and protect the environment.  
uniqlo dips toe in hanoi waters

UNIQLO dips toe in Hanoi waters

After announcing the opening of its first, 3,000 square metre store at Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City, Uniqlo is now recruiting staff in Hanoi.
hanoi garment firms try to go green

Hanoi garment firms try to go green

Vietnam is one of the world’s largest garment producers, but experts have called on enterprises to brush up their green credentials for the domestic market.
programme saves firms 30m

Programme saves firms $30m

An programme of International Finance Corporation (IFC) has enabled Vietnamese apparel and textile suppliers to save US$30 million a year by improving their resource efficiency and reduce operating costs.
local trend of sustainable development may threat hm and zara

Local trend of sustainable development may threat H&M and Zara

Despite being the second-largest polluters in the world, fast-fashion brands are growing at a tremendous pace in Vietnam.
trade deals bring more foreign investment but also challenges

Trade deals bring more foreign investment but also challenges

With its series of recent free trade agreements, Vietnam is becoming very attractive to foreign businesses, especially in the textile and garment sector.
thai binh introduces investment opportunities to german investors

Thai Binh introduces investment opportunities to German investors

yuan price reduction affects on local industry experts

Yuan price reduction affects on local industry: experts

The sudden depreciation of Chinese yuan against the US dollar brings more difficulties to Viet Nam’s yarn industry, according to Viet Nam Textile and Apparel Association.
japanese textile and apparel makers sets solid foothold in vietnam

Japanese textile and apparel makers sets solid foothold in Vietnam

A number of Japanese textile and apparel makers plan to expand operations in Vietnam due to labour costs and the impact of the US-China trade war.
evfta brings benefits challenges to apparel sector

EVFTA brings benefits, challenges to apparel sector

The garment-textile sector will gain significant benefits but, at the same time, face several challenges brought about by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) once it takes effect, experts said at an online conference on August 2.
taiwans apparel groups set up shop

Taiwan’s apparel groups set up shop

Vietnam has become an appealing investment destination for textile, garment and leather manufacturers, in particular from Taiwan. Phuong Thu reports.
fresh waves to surf for indian investors

Fresh waves to surf for Indian investors

Indian investors are now heading to garment and textiles, energy, IT, and pharmaceuticals/healthcare in Vietnam, in anticipation of the growing local demand. Vaibhav Saxena, general secretary of the Indian Business Chamber in Vietnam, gives a deep analysis of new movements in Indian investment and future trends on the back of Vietnam’s newest free trade agreements.