{
  "id": 14417711,
  "title": "Textile, footwear industries shift toward higher value-added production",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/textile-footwear-industries-shift-toward-higher-value-added-production",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-14T09:51:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SGGP English Edition Business",
    "slug": "sggp-english-edition-business",
    "url": "https://en.sggp.org.vn/textile-footwear-industries-shift-toward-higher-value-added-production-post130295.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Vietnam International Textile and Garment Industry Exhibition 2026, held in Ho Chi Minh City from October 14 to 17, showcased the industries' shift towards higher value-added production. The event, which featured 400 brands and 610 booths from 11 countries and territories, highlighted smart manufacturing, automation, and green transformation as key themes. The integration of three specialized exhibitions - the Vietnam International Footwear Machinery and Materials Exhibition, the Vietnam International Textile and Apparel Accessories Exhibition, and the Vietnam International Dyeing and Chemical Industry Exhibition - provided a comprehensive platform for businesses to access new technologies, connect with potential partners, and strengthen supply chains. Exhibits showcased advanced equipment and sustainable materials aimed at boosting productivity, reducing waste, and improving manufacturing precision. The footwear sector also saw advancements in multiple stages, from raw material processing to finished-product inspection, with the goal of raising output and ensuring quality meets international standards. Industry experts emphasize that Vietnam's textile, garment, and footwear industries must innovate faster and move beyond contract manufacturing to increase competitiveness and deeper participation in global supply chains.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}