A delegation from the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) and the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO) joined the 16th edition of the Sourcing at Magic (Magic Show) in the US city of Las Vegas from August 7-9, with 20 stalls.

VOV.VN - Representatives of major business associations put forward solutions aimed at removing difficulties and increasing exports at a conference held on April 25 in Ho Chi Minh City, Cong Thuong (commerce) newspaper reported.

Given an unstable global economy with strong consumer demand for transparency and sustainability, Vietnam's textile-garment industry is facing mounting difficulties, prompting a need to transform for growth.

VOV.VN - The garment industry has been struggling to deal with a serious shortage of export orders over the past few months, and the challenging period is forecast to last for several months more.

Vietnamese apparel firms have been busy so far this year to complete orders, toward achieving the goal of earning about US$47 billion from export this year on the back of incentives brought about by free trade agreements that already took effect.

VOV.VN - Despite enduring numerous difficulties, the garment, textile and leather footwear sectors raked in US$71 billion last year, according to details given by the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas).

Textile and garment exports may reach US$47 - US$48 billion in the positive scenario for 2023 and US$45 - US$46 billion in the lower-case scenario, said the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

VOV.VN - The 20th Vietnam Int'l Textile & Garment Industry Exhibition (VTG 2022) is set to transpire from September 21-24 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, according to organizers.

VOV.VN - Vietnam's seafood export value is anticipated to record slow growth to US$3 billion ahead in the third quarter due to a lack of raw materials coupled with disadvantages occurring in the market during the second half of the year.

VOV.VN - Local textile and garment enterprises are anticipated to face plenty of difficulties and challenges in the coming months, all of which need to be removed by the Government in a bid to ensure growth targets are met, according to industry insiders.