Japanese brand UNIQLO officially launches its second flagship store in Vietnam

The opening of the premises represents the company's second store nationwide and the 25th country that the Japanese brand has a presence in.

The new location in the capital is set to be the fourth largest UNIQLO store in Southeast Asia, following the other flagship stores situated in Manila in the Philippines, Orchard Central in Singapore, and Ho Chi Minh City.

The first UNIQLO store in Hanoi will be selling all of the products from the Lifewear line which is specifically for men, women, and children of all ages.

With regard to orientations and plans to further expand in Hanoi in the future, a representative from the fashion brand stated that the group plans to open at least three new stores in the capital, in addition to a further 15 to 20 stores nationwide throughout the course of the year.

Each year, the firm recruits a number of new employees whilst co-operating alongside universities for the purpose of recruiting high-quality human resources and launching additional training courses aimed at meeting the working requirements of the company’s global network.

The group previously based all manufacturing activities in China while it has gradually taken steps to increase production in Vietnam, Indonesia, and India in recent times. VOV

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