Vietnam
Puma CEO: Vietnam Closures Will Likely ‘Last Longer Than Two Weeks’
Gulden outlined how Puma is managing the Covid outbreak in Vietnam and where it's resourcing production.
Wolverine’s Air Freight Costs Balloon to $11M in Q2
"We've seen pretty tremendous increases in freight rates, both inbound and outbound," Wolverine CFO Mike…
Kraig Biocraft Hits Vietnam Covid Snag
The spider silk producer is looking for Asian mill partners outside of Vietnam, where rising Covid infections…
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Brands Sourcing From Covid-Hit Bangladesh, Vietnam ‘Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place’
Factory closures in Bangladesh and Vietnam could derail more than one-quarter of U.S. imports of clothing and…
Vietnam Manufacturers Face Tough Decisions
With the extension of lockdowns, factories need to temporarily shut or opt for '3 on spot' with workers…
As Port Activity Stalls, Vietnam Opens Direct Rail Line to Belgium
A recent Covid-19 outbreak has hampered business operations and clogged the country's ports, making way for…
How Raising Prices Drove Skechers’ Record Second Quarter
Skechers' chief operating officer noted that it hasn't seen too much of an impact in Vietnam, but shipping…
Crocs Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2030, Expects Temporary Vietnam Factory Closures
Vietnam, which is Crocs' "most significant manufacturing geography," has struggled to administer Covid-19…
Nike Could ‘Run Out’ of Vietnam-Made Sneakers, Expert Warns
A third Nike supplier temporarily closed down three footwear factories in Vietnam due to a rising Covid…
2 Nike Footwear Suppliers Halt Production Amid Vietnam Outbreak
After largely escaping Covid's wrath over the past year, Vietnam has seen case numbers soar recently…
Reopening Sends Footwear Imports Up 28%
The top three suppliers command 90 percent of the footwear imports into the U.S., according to OTEXA data.
Vietnam Tariffs Back on Biden Administration’s Radar
The federal government is reportedly revisiting the option of imposing punitive tariffs on Vietnam.
Brands At Risk of ‘Losing’ Asian Labor Force to Covid-19
In production hubs such as Cambodia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka, garment workers are usually at the center of…
Vietnam’s New Labor Code Legally Defines Sexual Harassment For the First Time
Nguyen Hong Ha, program manager, Better Work Vietnam, said the implementation is key to making much-needed…
Maersk Strengthens Vietnam Logistics and Distribution Footprint
These warehouses, together with the other 11 self-managed facilities in the country, will enhance Maersk's…