On w88 link vao w88 the thao morning of April 8, in Ho Chi Minh City, w88 link vao w88 the thao opening ceremony of w88 link vao w88 the thao Vietnam International Textile & Garment Industry Exhibition – Equipment, Materials, Accessories & Fabrics 2026 (SaigonTex – SaigonFabric 2026) took place. w88 link vao w88 the thao exhibition provides an opportunity for both domestic and international enterprises to connect, promote their brands, seek partners, and expand markets. Attending w88 link vao w88 the thao exhibition were Vice Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang; Deputy Director General of w88 link vao w88 the thao Agency of Industry Quach Quang Dong; Vinatex CEO Cao Huu Hieu; Vice Chairman of w88 link vao w88 the thao Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association Truong Van Cam; and Chairwoman of w88 link vao w88 the thao Vietnam Textile and Garment Trade Union Pham Thi Thanh Tam.
SaigonTex – SaigonFabric 2026, spanning more than 30,000 square meters, brings together over 1,000 exhibitors from 22 countries and territories. These include reputable global suppliers in w88 link vao w88 the thao textile and garment industry such as India, Belgium, Portugal, Cambodia, Taiwan, Germany, w88 link vao w88 the thao Netherlands, w88 link vao w88 the thao United States, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, Türkiye, Switzerland, China, Australia, Vietnam, and Italy. w88 link vao w88 the thao exhibition is expected to attract more than 32,000 trade visitors.
w88 link vao w88 the thao exhibition showcases a wide range of segments across w88 link vao w88 the thao textile and garment value chain, including: textile machinery, equipment and technology; garment machinery, equipment and technology; fabrics, nonwoven fabrics, and linings; garment accessories; yarns, cotton, and textile raw materials; new, green and sustainable production technologies and solutions; finished garments and fashion products; as well as quality control, chemicals and dyeing certifications. w88 link vao w88 the thao event aims to facilitate businesses in finding partners, expanding markets, and capturing upcoming industry trends.
Speaking at w88 link vao w88 the thao opening ceremony of w88 link vao w88 the thao exhibition, Vice Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thị Thắng stated that in recent years, Vietnam’s textile and garment industry has made significant contributions to economic development, ensured social welfare, maintained stability in security, politics, and w88 link vao w88 the thao macroeconomy, and built trust and support from countries, territories, organizations, and both domestic and international investors.
Vietnam’s textile and garment export turnover in 2025 reached USD 46.2 billion, up 6% compared to 2024, maintaining its position among w88 link vao w88 the thao world’s top three textile and garment exporters. w88 link vao w88 the thao sector recorded a trade surplus of USD 21 billion, continuing to be a major contributor to w88 link vao w88 the thao national trade balance. Currently, Vietnamese textile and garment products are present in 138 markets worldwide, with domestic value-added reaching approximately 52%, reflecting increasing self-reliance in w88 link vao w88 the thao supply of local raw materials.
w88 link vao w88 the thao domestic market, with a population of over 100 million, is also attracting increasing attention from textile and garment enterprises. Companies are tapping into this potential through a range of effective solutions, such as proactively developing brands, improving designs, prioritizing w88 link vao w88 the thao use of environmentally friendly materials, developing sustainable products, and expanding distribution channels via e-commerce. In 2025, w88 link vao w88 the thao total size of w88 link vao w88 the thao domestic market reached approximately USD 5.5 billion, marking a slight increase compared to 2024. Domestic demand has been gradually recovering, supported by w88 link vao w88 the thao promotion of w88 link vao w88 the thao “Vietnamese people prioritize Vietnamese goods” campaign, effective trade promotion and demand stimulation policies, and strengthened market management. Consumers are increasingly shifting toward domestically produced textile and garment products that offer assured quality, safety, environmental friendliness, and diverse designs.
“Vietnam’s policy is to pursue balanced development between export and domestic markets, effectively leveraging w88 link vao w88 the thao significant potential of w88 link vao w88 the thao domestic market while enhancing competitiveness in international markets. w88 link vao w88 the thao SaigonTex & SaigonFabric exhibition provides a valuable opportunity for textile and garment organizations and enterprises, both domestic and international, to access modern equipment, advanced technologies, and sustainable materials. It is also an excellent occasion to connect with reputable partners, potential markets, and customers, promote trade, enhance product value-added, gradually increase localization rates, and meet w88 link vao w88 the thao rules of origin requirements under trade agreements,” emphasized Vice Minister Phan Thi Thang.
In his opening remarks at w88 link vao w88 the thao exhibition, Vinatex CEO Cao Huu Hieu stated that SaigonTex – SaigonFabric 2026, as one of w88 link vao w88 the thao textile and garment industry’s large-scale events, continues to serve as an important bridge connecting enterprises, suppliers, and international partners. It is not only a venue for showcasing advanced technologies, equipment, and materials, but also a forum for sharing trends, exploring cooperation opportunities, and fostering innovation across w88 link vao w88 the thao industry—thereby contributing to w88 link vao w88 the thao sustainable development of Vietnam’s textile and garment sector and reinforcing its vital role in w88 link vao w88 the thao country’s economic growth.
“In 2026, w88 link vao w88 the thao industry faces greater challenges as geopolitical and global trade fluctuations continue to intensify, directly impacting supply chains and production costs. With an export target of USD 49 billion for 2026, diversifying markets, products, and customers has become a key strategic direction, requiring w88 link vao w88 the thao textile and garment industry to undergo strong transformation. In this context, investment in technology, acceleration of digital transformation, and development of high value-added products will be decisive factors. Textile and garment enterprises must proactively restructure their production operations, enhance adaptability, and optimize costs to maintain efficiency and competitiveness,” emphasized CEO Cao Huu Hieu.
According to Truong Van Cam, Vice Chairman of w88 link vao w88 the thao Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, w88 link vao w88 the thao global economy is currently facing unpredictable fluctuations due to w88 link vao w88 the thao impacts of wars and conflicts in various regions, particularly in Ukraine and w88 link vao w88 the thao Middle East. To maintain w88 link vao w88 the thao textile and garment industry’s position among w88 link vao w88 the thao world’s top three exporters—with export turnover reaching USD 46.2 billion in 2025 and a trade surplus of USD 20.7 billion—while also achieving w88 link vao w88 the thao 2026 target of USD 49 billion, it is necessary to strongly implement a range of solutions. These include: diversifying export and import markets, customers, and product portfolios; promoting w88 link vao w88 the thao production of raw materials and developing domestic and international supply chain linkages to increase localization rates and better leverage FTAs; investing in capacity enhancement through technological innovation, AI application, and workforce training to improve labor productivity and competitiveness; advancing green transformation and circular economy models to meet market requirements and enhance corporate image; and building strong brands to gradually expand both domestic consumption and exports under Vietnamese brands. This year’s exhibition brings together all w88 link vao w88 the thao necessary elements to support w88 link vao w88 the thao effective implementation of these solutions.
The exhibition is open to visitors from April 8 to 11, 2026. As part of the event, Vinatex is hosting a seminar titled “Global Textile Trade 2026: From Macroeconomics to National Competitiveness,” presented by experts from the tải w88.
