A comprehensive report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) has identified manufacturing as the definitive bedrock of Vietnam’s global supply chain (GSC) ecosystem. The study highlights that the textile and garment sector acts as the primary anchor for this growth, contributing nearly one-third of all manufacturing jobs linked to global production networks within the country.
The year 2025 marks a seismic shift in the global apparel trade. At the center of this storm are two South Asian giants, Bangladesh and India, racing against time to master a tiny technological challenge with a massive impact: the Digital Product Passport (DPP).
Cambodia's apparel industry continues to demonstrate strong growth, with exports rising by 26.29% to $1.73 billion in the first two months of 2025. This surge highlights the country's increasing role in global textile trade, as apparel exports accounted for 38.8% of Cambodia’s total foreign income, which reached $4.46 billion, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) under the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry remains optimistic about its future growth and expansion, with industry leaders emphasizing the need for enhanced collaboration and consistent policies to sustain the sector’s momentum.
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