The representative of Fast Retailing Group requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam to introduce capable and reputable Vietnamese enterprises in the textile and garment field to cooperate and create conditions for the joint venture to continue expanding the system. distributed in Vietnam.

The above information was given at the meeting of the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade with Mr. Noriaki Koyama, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fast Retailing (a corporation that owns a series of famous fashion brands including Uniqlo ) during a recent business trip to Japan.

There needs to be a strategy to increase the proportion of goods produced in Vietnam

Currently, Fast Retailing is cooperating with 69 processing factories and 11 raw material supply factories in Vietnam. However, according to Deputy Minister Do Thang Hai, this number is still very modest and not commensurate with the current potential of Vietnamese businesses.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade affirmed that he will continue to coordinate and facilitate the development plan of Uniqlo Joint Venture in the coming time and suggested that the company need policies and strategies to increase the proportion of goods produced in Vietnam. South compared to imported goods sold at its retail establishments.

In addition, Mr. Hai suggested that Fast Retailing gradually increase the number of processing factories and raw material supply factories in Vietnam in the coming time as well as suggested that the company promote production in Vietnam and participate in cooperate and support the development of Vietnam's textile, garment, and footwear industry in accordance with the Textile, Garment, and Footwear Industry Development Strategy approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 1643/QD-TTg dated December 29, 2019. December 2022.

Leaders of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that in recent years, Vietnam has been transforming strongly to become a major global manufacturing center with the ability to supply the world market with many diverse products. , rich in types, competitive in price and with increasingly improved product quality.

With the support of large retail groups in the world such as Fast Retailing, opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to expand markets and export directly to foreign distribution systems are increasingly opening up. wide.

“With the commitment at COP26 to achieve zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam is making efforts towards green production and consumption, protecting the environment, thereby gradually creating a competitive advantage for exported goods. in the long term,” Mr. Hai said.

On that basis, the Deputy Minister proposed that Uniqlo continue to expand its network of manufacturing factories in Vietnam, supporting capacity building for Vietnamese businesses in both production management, quality management, and management. corporate social responsibility…

Promote the promotion of "Made in Vietnam" products

To protect the rights of consumers as well as the interests of businesses, the Deputy Minister also asked Fast Retailing Group to coordinate and support the General Department of Market Surveillance in identifying signs of trademark violations and infringements. trademarks and intellectual property so that we can coordinate to inspect and prevent smuggled goods and the production of fake and counterfeit goods in Vietnam.

On the business side, Mr. Noriaki Koyama said that products made in Vietnam have been widely sold at Uniqlo systems worldwide. Fast Retailing Group positions Vietnam as one of the important bases in its Production Strategy with the orientation of producing products based on real life needs, with simple but quality everyday outfits. high, along with sophistication in every detail, constantly innovated and created to bring maximum comfort and convenience to consumers.

Mr. Noriaki Koyanma emphasized that in the coming time, the Group will prioritize increasing the quantity and quality of products manufactured in Vietnam.

At the meeting, the two sides also agreed to consider organizing Vietnam Goods Week at Uniqlo systems in other countries in the near future. In 2023, the immediate future is to organize a Fashion Week to promote "Made in Vietnam" products in the store system in Vietnam, from which to learn from experience to build a suitable model when promoting to other countries. in the system.

The two sides also agreed to increase exchanges to soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Uniqlo Vietnam to support the development of Vietnam's textile and garment industry, focusing on three contents: The main content is to develop trade, promote domestic production and train and develop high quality human resources.

In particular, Fast Retailing Group accepted the invitation of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, sending senior personnel to participate in the event connecting international suppliers - Viet Nam International Sourcing 2023 organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on May 13-15. /9 coming here in Ho Chi Minh City. Thereby, seek more opportunities to cooperate with Vietnamese businesses to increase the number of factories producing and supplying raw materials and accessories for Uniqlo's store chain globally.

Deputy Minister Do Thang Hai acknowledged and appreciated the contributions of Fast Retailing Group in Vietnam, especially promoting the production of textile and garment products in Vietnam for consumption in many countries around the world through distribution system of the Group, and at the same time affirmed that the Ministry of Industry and Trade will always pay attention, facilitate and support the timely resolution of difficulties and problems of businesses in business investment activities in Vietnam./.

Minh Toan