There is no denying that Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are two of the most vibrant economic hubs in Vietnam. But of late, one has been witnessing a good number of garment companies either shifting their base to Hanoi or chalking out plans to open their production unit in the city. What is driving these firms towards Hanoi…? In fact, Hanoi today offers locational advantage (as both China and Taiwan are very near to the city), cheap labour, easy availability of land and some favourable Government policies… Team Apparel Online talked to a range of industry experts to know the ground reality.

The issue also gives an in-depth coverage to HanoiTex 2018. The three-day event held in Hanoi, witnessed a good footfall with about 1,200 exhibitors from 12 countries, including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam