23rd Vietnam int’l textile, garment expo opens in HCM City

The three-day event showcases the latest automated, digitalised, and advanced machinery in the textile and garment industry, highlighting innovations that promote factory digitalisation and support Vietnam’s digital transformation and product diversification goals.

23rd Vietnam int’l textile, garment expo kicks off in HCM City on Oct 15 (Photo: VNA)
23rd Vietnam int’l textile, garment expo kicks off in HCM City on Oct 15 (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – The 23rd Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition (VTG 2025) opened on October 15 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Jointly organised by the Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company (Vinexad) and Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co., Ltd. This year’s edition brings together over 400 exhibitors with 750 booths from 10 countries and territories, including China, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand.

The three-day event showcases the latest automated, digitalised, and advanced machinery in the textile and garment industry, highlighting innovations that promote factory digitalisation and support Vietnam’s digital transformation and product diversification goals.

Exhibitors at VTG 2025 present a comprehensive overview of the industry’s future from cutting-edge machinery and next-generation fabric and footwear solutions to quality control and auxiliary equipment suppliers serving both domestic and international markets.

The exhibition provides opportunities for visitors to explore new technologies, connect with international buyers and industry leaders, and update market trends to shape their business strategies. More than a trade show, VTG 2025 acts as a key platform for business networking, cooperation, and investment promotion within the textile and garment community.

According to Pham Dang Khanh, Deputy General Director of Vinexad, in response to the global trend of green industrial transformation, VTG 2025 also features a series of thematic seminars on circularity, functionality, and sustainability. These sessions gather leading experts, pioneering manufacturers, and academic researchers to share insights on building green supply chains and low-carbon production models, aiming to foster a more sustainable and competitive future for Vietnam’s textile, apparel, and footwear industries./.

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