Hanoi, March 17 -- As exports face mounting difficulties in major markets, expanding the domestic market is emerging as an open pathway and a crucial "buffer" to help enterprises maintain growth and achieve sustainable development. Vu Duc Giang, Chairman of the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas), said the home market remains a largely untapped "gold mine". Vietnamese consumers are increasingly inclined towards domestically made products that offer good quality, suitable designs and competitive prices. This, he noted, is the time for businesses to refocus on the home market rather than relying excessively on exports. According to Giang, concentrating on domestic demand not only stabilises businesses' sale but also enables cons...