Vietnam builds textile industry

Australian News.Net
Saturday 26th April, 2008

Vietnam, one of the worlds largest garment exporting countries is said to earn an estimated US$12 billion per year from sales to the United States, the European Union and Japan.

Garment and textile producers in Vietnam have increased investment in equipment and technology, launching more models with finer designs and improved management.

The textile manufacturers of Vietnam, through their agency, have said they would target garment export turnovers of US$25 billion dollars by 2020.

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