VIETNAM TEXTILE EXPORTERS LOOK TO ASIA TO BOOST SALES
September 1st, 2017
VIETNAM’S textile and clothing and textile sector is looking to sell more product into Asian markets such as South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Japan, while solidifying its traditional export bases like the US and EU, the latest trade data indicates.
Last year, Vietnam exported USD2.28 billion’s worth of clothing and textiles to South Korea - a 7.45% gain compared with 2015, according to Vietnam customs data analysed by the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).
In 2016, exports to Japan rose to USD2.90 billion, registering a 4.12% growth when ...
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