Footwear, handbag sector eyes export target of $24b in 2020

Monday, Jan 06, 2020

The footwear and handbag industry aims to reach export revenue of US$24 billion in 2020, after hitting $22 billion last year, the industry association said.

Leather, footwear sector needs supporting industry

Friday, Dec 28, 2018

The leather and footwear sector needs to develop supporting industry to reduce reliance on the import of raw materials, enhance competitiveness and boost high-value exports.

Indian, Vietnamese leather companies seek stronger ties

Saturday, Jul 14, 2018

A visiting delegation of 30 executives from Indian leather companies have met with their Vietnamese counterparts in HCM City.

Footwear giants eye factories in VN

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Global footwear brands like Adidas, Nike and Puma are increasingly turning to Viet Nam for their manufacturing needs due to its affordable labour costs and free trade agreements.

VN footwear boasts strong development prospects

Thursday, Mar 22, 2018

Viet Nam’s leather and footwear industry will continue to develop in the coming years, according to the Viet Nam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso).

Footwear Summit to discuss new trends

Monday, Mar 19, 2018

New trends and growth models in the footwear industry will be the main topics of discussion at the Viet Nam Footwear Summit 2018 in HCM City from March 21-22.

VN is world’s second largest shoes exporter

Friday, Jan 19, 2018

Of 23 billion pairs of shoes sold worldwide in 2017, Viet Nam exported over one billion pairs, continuing to maintain the second position (after China) in shoes export.

VN wants footwear, bags to yield $20b

Monday, Jan 15, 2018

Viet Nam has set a goal of earning between US$19.5 billion and $20 billion from footwear, bags and suitcases in 2018, up 10 per cent and 12 per cent from 2017.

Shoe industry gears up to go hi-tech

Monday, Dec 25, 2017

A dramatic change in market trends and the "fourth" industrial revolution are forcing Vietnamese enterprises to gradually apply new technologies to production.

Leather, shoe exports top $9.6b

Monday, Sep 11, 2017

Leather and footwear exports in the first eight months topped US$9.64 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12.2 per cent, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

EU's preferential tariffs will help Vietnamese footwear exports

Monday, Feb 10, 2014

Viet Nam has gained preferential access to the European Union market under its reformed Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), according to the Viet Nam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso).