Quanzhou Shoes And Clothing Industry Set Off Gold Rush ASEAN Upsurge

Next year, the majority of commodities in the China ASEAN Free Trade Area will be subject to zero tariff, which will bring opportunities for Quanzhou's machinery and light industry products.

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A boss of a clothing company in Quanzhou told reporters that he wanted to promote his own brand in Vietnam.

He said: "Vietnam, for example, although the country's economy is not developed, but there are also high-income groups.

Not long ago, representatives of nearly ten textile and garment enterprises in Shishi visited several ASEAN countries.

He analyzed that at present, affected by the financial tsunami, Europe and the United States and other places greatly reduced the purchasing power. Many export enterprises in Quanzhou are facing difficulties and are in urgent need of finding new export markets. ASEAN will be a good window for them to enter the overseas market.

      “東盟成員國之間的貿易都是免關稅的，進入一國也就相當于進入了東盟十國的市場。”福建華麗服飾公司董事長蔡著龍表示，將在越南建立一個銷售公司，將產品銷往美國。“如果一個市場出現障礙，我們就轉而去開拓其他市場，要主動出擊?！彼f。

　　產業鏈輸入東盟

In addition to light industrial products, some textile and engineering machinery in ASEAN have also attracted the attention of Quanzhou enterprises.

In the first half of last year, China's export of sewing machines to Vietnam and Indonesia increased by more than 50%, which brought great opportunities to domestic sewing machine enterprises. More and more Quanzhou sewing machine enterprises took a look at Southeast Asian market and set off a wave of "gold rush" to Southeast Asia. Many companies renamed the former Ministry of foreign trade to the international trade department and recruits large numbers.

Some economists expect Burma to face a tropical storm last year, which will require $1 billion in reconstruction funds.

Industry experts have said that the Pan Asian Railway, which has already started construction of some lines, has begun to raise funds. The project has been blocked due to lack of funds and related technical problems in connection with major cities in the region. This has created investment opportunities for private capital.

ASEAN Secretary General Wang Jingrong said in an interview with the media that the whole line of the Pan Asian Railway is expected to cost at least $10 billion, and that the domestic railway portion of the ring will be paid by governments.

　　使用閩南語交流

When it comes to choosing the Southeast Asian market, the heads of many Quanzhou enterprises have expressed the same view: there are quite a number of overseas Chinese in Quanzhou, millions of compatriots living in Southeast Asia, and Quanzhou enterprises to open up the ASEAN market.

The development of Southern Fujian in 1980s benefited from the investment boom at that time.

Mr. Wu, who has just conducted business studies in Southeast Asia, said that from the perspective of Quanzhou's export market, the European Union, the United States and Japan are not in the forefront.

　　要注重當地化

During the interview, a number of enterprises indicated that they were still relatively unfamiliar with the economic environment of ASEAN countries today.

Analysts believe that in some Southeast Asian countries, some countries' policies and regulations are not perfect. Enterprises should have an in-depth understanding and step up familiarity with the market and its system.

A clothing business person said that although some areas in Southeast Asia do have comparative advantages in labor and land, labor efficiency is not necessarily high.

General manager of a clothing company, Ding general, said: "Vietnamese enterprises can attract foreign buyers at lower prices and faster export procedures. This is especially evident in the low-end shoe market.

For gold rush Southeast Asia, experts think: "talent localization become the first important point, lack of talents will be the biggest problem of Quanzhou brand overseas expansion."

Editor in chief: Xu Qiyun