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Garment companies torn by too many orders

But raw material prices have climbed sharply, regular electric power outages are also an obstacle, causing higher production costs. And the labor shortage is what worries garment companies most .

University of Hawaii Executive MBA Program Succeeds in Vietnam

A Financial Times story estimated 25 percent of Vietnam’s gross domestic product is controlled by graduates of the UH-Manoa executive MBA program.

Japan firms to build joint-venture container port in North Vietnam

Located in the northern city of Hai Phong, the terminal will be set for completion in 2015. It will be able to handle 855,000 TEUs (20-foot-equivalent units) of cargo a year, almost half of northern Vietnam’s total volume. The terminal will also be able to cater to large 8,000 TEU container ships that are unable to dock at neighboring ports, enabling direct exports to North America.

Weekly Update Sep 6: Pre-employment Screening, AmCham Scholarship, ADB Projects, Credit Guarantees

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Nov 10 International Product Safety & Restricted Substances Conference

Apparel and footwear brands must ensure that the dynamic U.S. government regulations and other restricted substances standards are in compliance throughout the supply chain. Organized by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA).