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The article reports on strategies of the textile industry in Vietnam for importing yarn from the U.S. textile mills as of August 2015 and mentions challenges associated with the import due to China, which is not a member of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.

The article reports on the growth of environmental concerns associated with foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam, particularly in textile and garment sectors. Topics discussed include the mass fish deaths in central coasts of the country, the programme by the International Finance Corp. (IFC) to improve resource efficiency at supplier factories, and insights from textile sectors on the establishment of specialized textile zones.

The article reports on approval of a decree by Prime Minister (PM) of Vietnam Nguyen Tan Dung on February 3, 2016 regarding visa rules for foreigners. Topics discussed include increased opportunity for foreigners to get job in textile and garment industry; need of a university degree of foreigners to work there in; and views of Oliver Massmann, director of law firm Duane Morris LLP, on the same.

The article reports on comments from Sim Thai Ha Phuong, vice director of knitwear manufacturer Thai Son S.P. Co Ltd, who states chronic delivery delays being the reason behind a drop in the exports of India's raw materials to Vietnam.