The Vietnam and Leather Association (Lefaso) will organize a foreign visit for its member enterprises to participate in the World Shoe and Accessory fair in the U.S. from July 27 to August 4, the Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper online reported. The delegation will also survey Mexico's footwear market, the newspaper said.
The tours are aimed to boost footwear exports to the North American market. These activities are part of the national trade promotion program 2008, so the state will support 100% costs for stands.
Vietnamese footwear exports to the North American market are increasing. Last year's exports saw an increase of 20% compared to the previous year.