Companies look to absorb 1,600 workers laid off after HCMC-based Danish shoe factory closes

VNExpress - Nov 4, 2026

At least 12 companies are looking to hire the 1,600 workers at ECCO Vietnam's factory in Ho Chi Minh City after the Danish enterprise shut shop this week.

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