Facing rising demand, tariffs and supply chain pressures, Việt Nam’s textile sector eyes automation, domestic sourcing and digital traceability to stay globally competitive.
Việt Nam''s leather and footwear industry looked for new opportunities at the AFA Canada expo in Toronto amid shifting tariffs and global trade diversification.
The circular economy, an economic system designed to minimise waste and maximise resource efficiency, is taking centre stage in Việt Nam’s industrial restructuring efforts.
Establishing a research and development centre for Việt Nam’s fashion supply chain is seen as a strategic move to strengthen domestic production, reduce import dependence, and boost global competitiveness.
LEFASO, along with the Việt Nam Textile and Apparel Association and the Việt Nam Timber and Forest Products Association, jointly proposed the development of a 40-hectare centre dedicated to innovation and material supply for the fashion industry.
Việt Nam’s garment and textile exports exceeded US$17.58 billion in the first five months of 2025, up 9 per cent compared to the same period last year.
This year, the footwear industry continues to target exports to Africa, Asia, Japan, Europe and the US, while also taking initial steps to engage with major e-commerce platforms like Alibaba and Amazon to open new sales channels.
Việt Nam News reporter Mai Hương spoke with Jeremy Lardeau, senior vice president of the Higg Index at Cascale, about key challenges, opportunities, and global partnerships driving the sector’s shift to a low-carbon economy.
Việt Nam is the world''s third-largest textile and garment exporter, with an export value reaching US$44 billion in 2024, while India is a leading supplier of raw materials, particularly cotton and cotton yarn.
The 2025 Vietnam Saigon Textile & Garment Industry – Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo (SaigonTex - SaigonFabric 2025) opened on April 9 in HCM City, offering a vital platform for domestic and international producers to connect, explore business opportunities.
The combination of sustainability and culture will open up more opportunities for Vietnamese textile enterprises to strengthen their position in the global market and capture the promising Nordic fashion market.
March 29 Textile and Garment JSC (Hachiba) has approved a transaction, buying 208,000 shares, or 52 per cent of the charter capital of Vietsun Quảng Nam JSC from Việt Sun Investment JSC.