The increasing demands for green production in export markets and social responsibility pose critical challenges for Vietnam’s textile and garment industry. According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nong Ngoc Duy from Australia’s CSIRO- Griffith University, the industry is currently shaped by five major trends: sustainability and circular fashion, Industry 4.0 digitalization, buyers and skilled labor supply chains, advanced materials, and geopolitical trade dynamics. Vietnam Textiles & […]

Amidst the new trend of the global economy, higher education is undergoing significant transformations. This shift requires universities to adopt innovative perspectives on developing new disciplines and creatively redesign educational programs to align with learner needs. Hanoi Industrial Textile and Garment University (HTU) has embraced this trend to enhance its capacity for training high-quality human resources for the textile and garment industry and society. Pioneering […]

Twenty years ago, when the scale of industrial enterprises was still small and less diverse, recruiting labor and enrolling students in the textile industry did not pose too many challenges. Companies could select talent, and with a solid entry-level workforce, we were able to cultivate a fairly skilled group of personnel, even without highly systematic training and development. This workforce laid the foundation for an […]

The flexibility, adaptability, and harmony in the leadership style of female management teams become increasingly prominent. This soft power contributes to enabling businesses to seize even the smallest market opportunities, maximizing products, customers, and markets, and confidently overcoming challenges. Ms. Pham Thi Phuong Hoa – CEO of Hung Yen Garment Corporation – Joint Stock Company (Hugaco): A leader must inspire and encourage employees As the […]

Vietnam’s textile and garment exports are projected to reach the export target of $44 billion in 2024. For the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex), the export turnover in the first nine months of 2024 reached nearly $1.5 billion, an increase of over 7% compared to the same period in 2023. The business performance in the first nine months of 2024 also showed more […]

With 19 college-level Programs and 10 Vocational intermediate-level Training Programs, Ho Chi Minh City College Technology (HCT) is Adapting to the Diverse Needs of the Labor Market. For 2024-2025, the College plans to enroll over 1,800 students, forecasting that this will produce a highly skilled workforce after undergoing training with a renovated program aligned with business and market needs. Strengthening School-Business Connections Given the economic […]

University students are a high-quality workforce for businesses in the future. Therefore, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and qualities that meet the demands of businesses is not only crucial but also the responsibility of universities. In the current context, when businesses are rapidly enhancing their competitiveness through digital transformation and green transition solutions, training programs must also be adjusted and updated to ensure students […]

Political instability in Bangladesh has created opportunities for shifting orders to other textile-garment exporting countries. Is there a chance for Vietnam to receive a wave of orders in the final months of 2024 and early 2025? What opportunities are there for Vietnamese textile & garment enterprises? According to data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs, Vietnam’s textile and garment exports in July 2024 reached […]

Over 4 months after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Vinatex and Coats Group on the production of flame-retardant fabrics and garments, Vinatex has well prepared for production, while Coats has actively promoted the market to export the first shipments in 2024. This can be seen as a new step in production, moving away from the increasingly competitive traditional textile garment manufacturing […]

As the market in 2024 is expected to remain unpredictable, Vinatex and its member companies have each devised their strategies and solutions to achieve their annual targets. One such solution involves venturing into niche markets, such as the production of flame-retardant fabrics, to increase product value. To gain deeper insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the textile industry in this new context, as well […]