Vietnam’s textile sector faces a new growth test?

Vietnam’s textile and garment exports reached an estimated $33.02 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 6.7 per cent year on year.
Textiles and yarn rose 37.4 per cent, while apparel exports increased 1.6 per cent, reports citing Vinatex said.
Manufacturers face smaller orders, shorter lead times, input-cost volatility, import dependence and rules-of-origin pressure.