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Vietnam is at a crossroads. This week, the Communist Party recently held its 14th Congress and set the national growth target at over 10% annually from 2026 to 2030. Setting the growth target at so far above the trend rate is a highly politicized move. The party has officially declared its goal to turn Vietnam into a “modern civilization” (advanced and new society) and a high-income country by 2045.… Read More

Author John O’Connor CEO Adamant International brings deep, hands-on expertise across the full spectrum of technical textiles, delivering engineered fabric solutions for the most demanding and regulated end-use applications. With a strong focus on performance, compliance, and scalability, Adamant supports … Read More

Author John O’Connor CEO Market Opportunity Report Executive Summary The U.S.–China trade relationship is undergoing profound shifts, prompting U.S. importers to diversify sourcing strategies and reduce dependence on Asia. Nearshoring to the Americas has emerged as a critical lever for … Read More

Author John O’Connor CEO Mentoring in Manufacturing: The Key to Closing the Skills Gap Manufacturing is at a crossroads. Across industries, companies are grappling with labor shortages, rising costs, and a shifting global supply chain. For textile manufacturing, the challenge … Read More

Author John O’Connor CEO As Indonesia’s textile industry undergoes technological advancements and sustainability transitions, workforce development and strategic modernization are essential to remain competitive in the global market. The sector faces significant challenges, including regional competition, rising labor and energy … Read More

Author John O’Connor CEO The global textile industry is undergoing transformative changes fueled by sustainability imperatives, technological innovations, geopolitical shifts, and evolving consumer preferences. These dynamics present both challenges and opportunities for manufacturers, policymakers, and stakeholders striving to maintain competitiveness … Read More

Author John O’Connor CEO Adamant International has a parcel of innovative designed, soft furnishing and homewares fabric totalling 102,000 lineal metres in various widths from 135cm to 150cm and 255cm to 410cm. This fabric clearance sale consists of end-of-range fabrics … Read More

Author John O’Connor CEO We are representing the owners of a reputable Sports & School Wear Sublimation Printing business located in a thriving Northern suburb of Melbourne. The current owners are looking to sell the business as a going concern, … Read More

Author John O’Connor CEO Is your ISO Accreditation an Active System or Just Gathering Dust on the Shelf? ISO Accreditation is designed to serve as a dynamic management system with a strong commitment from key stakeholders to its processes and … Read More

Author John O’Connor CEO Consultancy services are a vital resource for businesses seeking to surmount various hurdles, most notably in meeting DIFOT (Delivery In-Full & On-Time) Targets, adhering to industry-standard Lead-Times, and optimizing financial performance. The underlying causes of these … Read More