Leather, footwear exports to hit $27 billion this year

Monday, Jul 15, 2024

The export revenue of the leather, footwear and handbag sector is predicted to hit $26-27 billion in 2024 on the back of the positive results seen so far.

Footwear enterprises facing challenges

Tuesday, Sep 06, 2022

Viet Nam''s leather and footwear enterprises face many challenges in the remaining five months of 2022, especially the lack of market information, according to the Viet Nam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso).

Leather, footwear industry sets export target of US$25 billion

Friday, Feb 04, 2022

Viet Nam''s export of leather, footwear and bags this year will likely increase 10-15 per cent year-on-year to about US$23-25 billion, the Viet Nam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (Lefaso) has forecast.

Lefaso rejects rumours on Nike’s moving production out of Viet Nam

Wednesday, Oct 06, 2021

Recent rumours spreading on social media on Nike’s moving production out of Viet Nam to China and Indonesia are incorrect.

Leather and footwear on course for strong recovery: LEFASO

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2020

Viet Nam''s leather and footwear industry was on course for a strong recovery as more international fashion brands were valuing the country as an important part of the global supply chain, according to the Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO).

Footwear industry expects more export opportunities by year-end

Monday, Sep 28, 2020

The domestic leather and footwear industry still has a chance to increase exports by year-end, but it will be unable to reach its export target of US$24 billion.

Footwear sector to improve supply chain to take advantage of EVFTA

Thursday, Jul 02, 2020

Việt Nam’s leather and footwear industry should improve its supply chain performance to take advantage of the milestone trade deal that Việt Nam has signed with the EU.

Footwear sector’s support industry should focus on developing new materials

Thursday, May 14, 2020

To develop the support industry for the leather and footwear sector, the State should have policies to encourage development of new materials.

Footwear industry likely to hit goals this year

Tuesday, Feb 04, 2020

The domestic leather and footwear industry could gain its production and business goals this year.

A billion pairs of shoes exported

Friday, Mar 22, 2019

Viet Nam now exports 1 billion pairs of shoes per year and the nation is the second largest leather and footwear exporter in the world, according to experts at the Viet Nam Footwear Summit 2019 held in HCM City on...

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.

Footwear industry at technological crossroads

Thursday, Sep 06, 2018

Viet Nam’s footwear exports have been worth US$9.45 billion in the first half of this year, a year-on-year increase of 8.4 per cent.

Imports of textiles and footwear materials from Canada surge

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Imports of materials for textiles, leather and footwear from Canada saw a tremendous growth of 179.8 per cent to hit US$11.8 million in the first four months of 2018, reported by the statistics of the General Department of Viet Nam Customs.

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).

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.