Concerns linger for leather and footwear sector

The Vietnam Leather, Footwear and Handbag Association (LEFASO) has reported that leather and footwear exports have been quite positive in the first half of 2022 but uncertainties over raw material supplies and orders slowing in the closing months of the year are still of concern to businesses. The industry will continue to face risks such as large inventories and slowing orders in the second half.