The Iran War, Oil Shock, and the Ripple Effect on Vietnam’s Backpack & Outerwear Manufacturing Industry
The ongoing war involving Iran has triggered one of the most severe global energy disruptions in decades, with consequences that are being felt most acutely across Asia; in particular, within manufacturing hubs like Vietnam. For industries such as backpacks and outerwear, which sit at the intersection of petrochemicals, global logistics, and labor-intensive production, the impact is both immediate and deeply structural.
Recap of 2025: Backpack Manufacturing Industry
The Backpack Manufacturing Industry’s Year of Pivot, Proof & Performance.
2025 will go down as the year the backpack sector crossed a threshold. This year showed us that it was no longer acceptable to treat backpacks as style-driven commodities.
Top 9 Hotels to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City (Districts 1 & 3)
Top 9 Hotels to Stay in Ho Chi Minh City
A Kowide Outdoors Travel Guide for Visiting Partners and Clients. If you’re visiting Kowide Outdoors in Long Khánh, just a 90-minute drive from Ho Chi Minh City, the city’s District 1 and District 3 offer the perfect base. They’re close to showrooms, cafés, and meeting spaces — yet filled with local charm, history, and world-class hospitality.