Fiber factory to be built in HCM City
The Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) plans to build a garment and fiber factory in Ho Chi Minh City's rural district of Can Gio in an effort to reduce the poverty rate.
The plan to build a factory employing 2,000 workers was approved by Dinh La Thang, Secretary of Ho Chi Minh
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Up to 44% of households in Can Gio live under the poverty line, Thang said.
The garment factory would be a short-term solution to alleviate the poverty rate in the district, he said.The factory is expected to offer 2,000 jobs, with priority given to local residents, according to Le Tien Truong, General Director of Vinatex.
Thang asked Vinatex and leaders of Can Gio to promptly complete necessary procedures for the project.
