Decision No. 1643/QD-TTg dated December 29th, 2022 of the Prime Minister on approve the "Strategy for development of Vietnam’s Textiles and Clothing, Leather and Footwear industries to 2030, with a vision to 2035"

According to the Strategy for development promulgated together with this Decision, in the period to 2030, with a vision to 2035, the Textiles and Clothing, Leather and Footwear (TCLF) industries shall be developed in the direction of specialization and modernization; improve product structure, focus on developing products with high added value; apply advanced quality management standards and regulations to improve the competitiveness of Vietnam’s TCLF industries.

In addition, to accelerate the shift from manufacturing outsourcing to forms requiring higher competencies in supply chain management, value chain, design and branding on the basis of appropriateness to modern technology associated with the system quality management, labor management and environmental protection according to international standards.

Regarding materials, to promote investment in production of raw materials, auxiliary materials, and in supporting industries for the TCLF industries; focus on the production of fabrics, artificial fabrics, leather; encourage the production of fabrics from domestically produced yarns in order to reduce imports, positively affect linkages, and form a complete supply and value chain in the TCLF industries; meet the requirements of rules of origin of new-generation Free Trade Agreements.

This Decision takes effect from the date of its signing.