VOV.VN - The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies 2026 (VIATT 2026) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on February 26, with 450 textile and garment enterprises participating to strengthen trade ties and expand orders.

Hundreds of enterprises and leading brands in textiles and garments, accessories and materials, machinery, and advanced technologies are set to gather at the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT 2026), scheduled for February 26–28, in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The focus of the textile and garment industry is shifting away from growth in output alone toward raising value added, improving product and service quality, and enhancing the standing of its products.

Twenty-seven companies were awarded certification as Vietnam’s outstanding suppliers in sectors including mechanical engineering, electronics and IT, textiles and footwear, food processing and other industries, at a ceremony held in Hanoi on January 29.

VOV.VN - Indian businesses and industry associations have expressed strong interest in participating in Vietnam Spring Fair 2026, viewing the event as an important platform to expand partnerships and market presence in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - In 2026, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is set to undergo a significant strategic change, shifting its focus from large-scale outsourcing to smaller, higher-value orders that require advanced technical standards, targeting key markets such as the United States and Japan.

Canada has continued to stand out as a bright spot for Vietnam’s textile and garment exports despite ongoing tariff challenges, with growth estimated at around 10% in 2025 to over US$1.3 billion, mostly thanks to advantages from the CPTPP, strong product quality, and Canada’s push to diversify supply sources.

VOV.VN - Buyers have showed strong interest and positive impressions of displayed products, with nearly 100 requesting assistance from Vietnam’s trade office to connect with local textile and footwear suppliers.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s textile industry is on a strong recovery path, with exports projected to reach US$46 billion in 2025, marking a 5.6% increase compared to 2024.

Swedish textile recycling company Syre is accelerating plans to develop a global network of recycling plants, with its first gigascale factory expected to break ground in 2027 in central Gia Lai province of Vietnam.