HKTDC and the vibrant apparel industry

(From left) HKTDC senior exhibitions manager Byron Lee, assistant executive director Sophia Chong, the author, New York journalist Alex Caterinella its establishment in 1966, the semi-government Hong Kong Trade Development Council had been successfully hosting events for Asia and the world.

“Hong Kong has a vibrant clothing industry, we assure of the quality of the products coming out from the territory. The good thing is, there are no duties or tariffs added to goods purchased here,” HKTDC assistant told TheManilaTimes in a chat along with New York journalist Alex Caterinella a day before the conclusion of the event.

On the other hand, HKTDC senior exhibitions manager Byron Lee added that Hong Kong clothing companies are reputable for original design manufacturer (ODM) and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) production.

“They are able to deliver quality clothing articles in short lead time, as foreign importers and retailers request clothing suppliers to tighten up supply chain management to ensure the ordered merchandise reach Increasingly, Hong Kong clothing companies, the established ones in particular, have shown enthusiasm for brand promotion,” he expressed.

As per the HKTDC primer, the clothing industry is a major manufacturing sector of Hong Kong. It is the fourth largest manufacturing employer in Hong Kong, with 657 establishments hiring 4,763 workers as of March 2017.

Chong further pointed out that Hong Kong is not only a leading production center but also a hub for clothing sourcing globally. Companies doing garment trade in Hong Kong are experienced in fabrics procurement, sales and marketing,

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