Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam’s textile, garment and footwear sectors aim to achieve a total export value of 77-80 billion USD in 2025 and 106-108 billion USD in 2030, according to the strategy for the development of Vietnam’s textile and footwear industry. Under the development strategy approved by the Government, for the long term, the garment, textile, leather and footwear sectors are still key export industries of the economy. The sectors will continue to promote investment in the production of materials and auxiliary materials, as well as supporting industries. They will encourage the production of fabrics from domestically produced yarn to reduce imports, and form a complete supply and value chain in the region. For the leather and footwear industry, Nguyen Duc Thuan, Chairman of Lefaso, said domestic enterprises need to actively adapt to the requirements of the market and brands on sustainable development standards for products. They … [Read more...] about Garment, footwear exports aim to reach 80 bln USD by 2025
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Da Nang police raid nightclub, catch drug pushers, users in the act
When officers from the Hai Chau District police went into the club on Dong Da Street at midnight, there were hundreds of customers, many high on drugs. The police found Vo Ngoc Phi, 30, Phan Van Kiem, 23, and some others sitting at three tables and possessing 30.5 tablets of ecstasy and two packs of ketamine. The officers tested 43 people at these tables and 38 were positive for drugs. After randomly testing some other customers at the club, they found 26 more drug users. On Wednesday afternoon, Colonel Tran Phuoc Huong, the local police chief, said Phi, Kiem, To Ngoc Linh, 33, and Ho Nhat Hai, 23, have been detained for questioning about the possession and use of drugs. The others have been charged with illegal drug use. Phi claimed to have brought the ecstasy pills there to celebrate his girlfriend's birthday, but she did not turn up. Phi has been jailed before for drug trafficking, and he completed his sentence only last year. … [Read more...] about Da Nang police raid nightclub, catch drug pushers, users in the act
Thai economy may grow 4% this year
Performers participate in a street parade celebrating the Songkran Festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand 's economy could grow as much as 4% this year, the fastest rate in five years, thanks to the recovery of the tourism sector and domestic consumption, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said on February 1. GDP ), Supattanapong, who is in charge of economic affairs, told a seminar. economic growth outlook for 2023 at 3.8% but cut its 2022 growth estimate to 3% from 3.4% as exports weakened. Official GDP figures for 2022 will be released by the Thai government on February 17. VNA … [Read more...] about Thai economy may grow 4% this year