GARMENT EXPORT REVENUE UP TO $2.6B IN JAN
The ministry said in January 2021, the textile production index and the apparel production index increased by 16.6 per cent and 9.9 per cent, respectively, over the same period in 2020. The production of fabrics was estimated at 92.4 million sq.m, up 20.4 per cent.
FTAS FOSTER APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR EXPORTS
Vietnam's textile and garment industry have made great progress and managed to take advantage of free trade agreements (FTAs) such as Vietnam - Korea FTA, Vietnam-Eurasian Economic Union FTA (Vietnam - EAEU FTA), Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and European-Vietnam FTA (EVFTA), according to a report released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
VIETNAM’S MANUFACTURING OUTPUT RETURNS TO GROWTH IN FINAL MONTH OF 2020
The Vietnamese manufacturing sector ended the year 2020 in growth territory as business conditions improved following disruptions caused by a succession of storms in November, with output, new orders and employment all increasing in December, according to a report released by IHS Markit on January 4, 2021.
APPAREL, HANDBAG ASSOCIATIONS PETITION GOV’T OVER POTENTIAL TAX IMPOSITION FROM U.S.
The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) and the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO) have written to the prime minister asking for help due to a high risk of duties being imposed on Vietnamese textiles and footwear imported into the United States.
TEXTILE-GARMENT EXPORTS LIKELY TO FALL AFTER 25 YEARS
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the country exported textiles and garments worth US$25.6 billion in the January-September period, down 12% over the same period last year, news site Vietnamplus reported.
PM URGES GARMENT, FOOTWEAR SECTORS TO PROMOTE SUPPLY CHAIN LINKS
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc requested garment-textile and footwear sectors promote the building of Vietnamese brands and supply chain linkages during a working session with the sectors’ representatives in Hà Nội on Monday.
TEXTILE AND GARMENT PRODUCTION STRUGGLES DUE TO LACK OF FABRIC
Việt Nam’s underdeveloped fabric production is making it difficult for textile and garment businesses to take advantage of free trade agreements, including the Europe – Việt Nam FTA (EVFTA).
LEATHER AND FOOTWEAR ON COURSE FOR STRONG RECOVERY: LEFASO
Việt Nam's leather and footwear industry was on course for a strong recovery as more international fashion brands were valuing the country as an important part of the global supply chain, according to the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO).
