The southern province of Dong Nai in the first half of this year gained a growth of nearly 7 per cent in footwear export value to US$2.14 billion compared to the same period last year.
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.
By the year-end, local garment industry is eyeing 6.5 per cent to 7 per cent export growth to more than $30 billion, while the footwear sector hopes to bring home $18 billion, a yearly rise of 10 per cent.
Viet Nam''s footwear exports to the United States reached US$2 billion in
the first half of this year, posting a record high year-on-year 20
percent growth.
Exports of some light industrial products are expected to increase this
year while shipments of agricultural products will likely fail to meet
the annual target.