The International Labour Office (ILO) is looking for an individual to undertake work as an External Collaborator. The selected consultant, in collaboration with ILO and VITAS, will provide technical inputs and support the research on factors contributing to the capacity of garment enterprises to pay higher wages.

The year 2025 marks a period of significant fluctuations yet strong resilience for Vietnam’s textile and garmentindustry. Throughout the 6th term, the industry has collectively overcome global challenges, achieved an im-pressive recovery, and created a “new landscape” defined by greener production, more modern management, ahigher-quality workforce, and a stronger position in global value chains.This Special Edition of VITAS is published on the occasion of the Annual Conference and the 7th Congress, themed “Strategies for Developing Vietnam’s Textile and Garment Industry in a Volatile Environment.” The publicationreflects five years of continuous effort by enterprises and aims to inspire innovation as the industry steps into the2025–2030 period with readiness and confidence.

Conversely imports of raw materials supporting production over eleven months reached 23.093 billion USD rising slightly 0.9 percent reflecting stable production demand of enterprises. Several items recorded growth such as fibers yarns and accessories while raw cotton continued a downward trend.

November 2025 recorded mixed fluctuations of Vietnam textile garment import export activities amid a global market continuing fragmentation. Textile garment export turnover was estimated at 3.418 billion USD declining 8.1 percent from previous month and decreasing 5.0 percent over the same period 2024. Nevertheless cumulative eleven months of 2025 still achieved positive growth with total export turnover estimated 41.7 billion USD increasing 5.3 percent over the same period last year. Several product groups maintained growth momentum including garments fabrics and accessories alongside declines of fibers yarns and nonwoven fabrics.

In October 2025, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry continued to face challenges as orders showed signs of slowing and demand in key markets remained unstable. Total export turnover is estimated at USD 3.73 billion, down 1.9% compared to September and 2.2% year-on-year. However, cumulatively over the first 10 months, total industry exports reached USD 38.33 billion, up 6.3% compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting Vietnamese businesses’ resilience and adaptability.

During the month, enterprises focused on the year-end order season, actively engaged in trade promotion and international cooperation, and prepared for major industry events in Q4/2025. 

September also witnessed numerous positive developments in trade promotion, international cooperation, and preparations for the year-end order season. Accompanying textile and garment enterprises on this journey, VITAS is pleased to present the September 2025 Newsletter, featuring updates on domestic and global textile developments as well as other practical information for our industry community.

Following a positive August, Vietnam’s textile and apparel exports entered September 2025 with slight adjustments, reflecting seasonal order cycles and fluctuating demand in key markets. The total export value in September is estimated at 3.96 billion USD, down 10.9% from August but still up 13.2% over the same period last year, indicating that the sector’s recovery momentum remains on a solid path.

Standing with our enterprises, VITAS continues to provide timely, relevant updates on domestic and international developments, bringing you the most practical content in Newsletter 08/2025.

In August 2025, as the whole nation joyfully celebrated the 80th Anniversary of National Day (September 2), Vietnam’s textile and apparel industry recorded developments aligned with market realities: total export turnover was estimated at 4.44 billion USD, down 0.9% from July and 4.5% over the same period last year. This adjustment reflects actual production and trade conditions in a cyclical pause of orders, especially against an unpredictable market backdrop.

For the first eight months, textile - apparel exports reached 30.76 billion USD, up 7.0% over the same period in 2024, evidence of the industry’s resilience and the business community’s sustained efforts to maintain positive growth amid global volatility.