Ho Chi Minh City's ECCO Factory Closes, Affecting Over 1,600 Workers
Danish footwear maker ECCO has ceased production at its Ho Chi Minh City factory on November 2, impacting the employment of over 1,600 workers. The company cited declining market demand and a global production network restructuring as reasons for the closure.
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