Hanoi, Jan. 9 -- Entering 2026, the footwear and handbag market is forecast to remain stable, with major orders continuing to favour Vietnam. The key challenge now is how to add greater value along the production chain, rather than pursuing volume alone, thereby enhancing competitiveness and profitability for businesses. Vietnam currently ranks third globally in footwear production, with around 1.4 billion pairs manufactured annually, behind China and India, and second in exports with approximately 1.3 billion pairs a year. This performance has been underpinned by an abundant workforce, helping the sector maintain strong production capacity and international competitiveness. At present, Vietnamese leather and footwear enterprises are acce...