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China’s Slide as US Apparel Supplier Continues as Overall Imports Drop in November

The move to diversify away from China as an apparel supplier continued in November, with Asian neighbors…

Vietnam Faces Growing Pains as Manufacturing Demand Ramps Up, World Bank Says

The World Bank said given Vietnam's high trade exposure and limited fiscal policy buffers, it is susceptible…

Vietnam Is Coming Out on Top in the US-China Trade War

In the race to lure companies looking for alternative sites amid the U.S.-China trade war, Vietnam wields a…

EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement Will Bring Ethical Shifts to Supply Chains

The EU-Vietnam FTA will serve to help Vietnam improve its apparel sector compliance, but it won't come…

Eyeing Its Survival, Vietnam’s Garment Industry Plots Sustainable Shift

Vietnam's apparel industry is growing greener with a new initiative designed to improve water quality and…

A New Picture of Denim Sourcing is Coming Into Focus

Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan and India are solidifying their positions as jeans suppliers, while…

China Rebounds: US Apparel Imports Up in September Following Trade War-Induced Declines

U.S. apparel imports from China bounced back in September after months of trade war-influenced declines that…

Vietnam’s Economy Going Strong but Global Forces Could Curtail Growth

The World Bank said external risks like trade protectionism, geopolitical tensions and monetary tightening…

US Cotton Exports Grow to Vietnam, Turkey and China

Substantial developments late in the marketing year have resulted in significant changes to trade estimates…

Vietnam Will See 6.5% Minimum Wage Increase Despite Concerns About Competitiveness

When it comes to wages, there are almost always two sides: the workers who want the wages increased, and the…

Vietnam Looks to Scale up Apparel and Footwear Production Ahead of EU FTA

With TPP on the rocks and the U.S. out whether TPP 11 happens or not, Vietnam has its efforts focused on…

Vietnam Industry Asks Hanoi Not to Impose Polyester Import Tariff

The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association has appealed to the Hanoi not to impose import tariffs on…

Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association Calls for No Minimum Wage Hike

The Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association has come out against a proposed government plan to increase the…

Vietnam Looks to Cut Sourcing Costs to Boost Garment Exports

Vietnam's rapid growth in textiles may be tapering off.

Vietnam’s 2018 Minimum Wage Increase Expected to be the Smallest Ever

Vietnam's latest labor move could impact the country's position as a leader in global apparel sourcing.