Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry Bui Xuan Khu, on 6 August, approved Master plan for footwear industry till 2010.
Accordingly, the ministry plans to develop the footwear as a key industry of the country serving both domestic and international markets.
One of chief tasks of the industry is to earn more foreign currency for the economy as well as create more jobs for local people.
This plan shows ambitious target of US $6.2 billion exports turnover by 2010. Production goal is set at 720 million pairs, 80.7 million bags and suitcases and 80 million meters of tanned leather. The Ministry also aims to create 820000 jobs.