GARMENT SECTOR MAY BENEFIT FROM AUTHORITARIAN VIETNAM’S TURN TO POLITICAL HARDLINE
August 23rd, 2024
Vietnam’s clothing and textile industry may benefit from the accession to power of a former security minister, industry experts have told Just Style – although his closeness to Russia has raised concerns about weakening vital western trade links. To Lam was appointed President of Vietnam in April (2024) and general secretary of the ruling communist party earlier this month (August 3), the most powerful job in this south-east Asia sourcing hub.
Lam is expected to crackdown on corruption and rule with a firm hand, which some clothing and textile experts think ...
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