The company’s current legal registration identifies it as a one-member limited liability company with tax code 3702412200 and legal representative Chow Chi Wai.2

Foundation (2015–2016)

LeadingStar was incorporated in November 2015 in Bình Dương, Vietnam. Production began on 20 April 2016 at its first factory in Đồng An Industrial Park, initially operating 76 sewing lines.3 The company’s early development focused on serving international apparel buyers rather than establishing a proprietary consumer brand, a strategic positioning that remains central to its business model.

Expansion (2019)

In 2019, LeadingStar expanded its Bình Dương manufacturing operations by opening a second factory equipped with 25 dedicated sewing lines. This expansion was undertaken to accommodate increasing order volumes from international clients.4

Sustainability milestones (2021)

A significant operational milestone occurred in 2021 when LeadingStar achieved 100% renewable energy usage through a combination of rooftop solar generation and I-REC renewable energy certificates. The company describes itself as one of the early Vietnamese garment manufacturers to reach this level of renewable energy adoption, an approach recognized by major international customers including PUMA and H&M.

Hong Kong listing attempt (2023)

LeadingStar pursued a public market listing and received in-principle approval for a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing on 22 December 2023. However, five days later on 27 December 2023, the board decided not to proceed with the listing. Consequently, LeadingStar is not currently a publicly listed company on the Hong Kong exchange.

Diversification (2024 onward)

The group has subsequently diversified beyond conventional garment manufacturing:

• 2024: Entered sock manufacturing.
• 2025: Entered the retail sector.
• 2026: The Thanh Hóa operation is projected to include an additional 70 sewing lines, bringing the reported group total to 208.5

LeadingStar’s core business is contract garment manufacturing. Its role is comparable to that of an OEM/ODM apparel supplier: international customers provide designs, specifications, materials, or sourcing requirements, while LeadingStar manages manufacturing and associated textile processes. Registered business activities include garment manufacturing, textile finishing, printing and embroidery-related textile work, and certain property and facility activities.6

A trademark filing also describes activities including custom manufacturing of garments, yarns, fabrics, and textile products, as well as textile treatment, printing, and dyeing.7

Main product categories

LeadingStar’s current portfolio includes:

• Sportswear: Performance T-shirts, leggings, activewear, and sports jerseys.
• Knitwear: T-shirts, jersey, interlock, and mesh garments.
• Casual & basics: Polo shirts, chinos, cargo pants, and basic tops.
• Woven apparel: Jackets, windbreakers, outerwear, and woven tops.
• Baby & children’s clothing: Baby sets, rompers, and children’s apparel.
• Soccer/teamwear: Football jerseys, sublimated teamwear, and custom-printed products.
• Socks: Sports socks, baby socks, and functional socks.8

LeadingStar currently operates four factories across two provinces:

• Bình Dương: 3 factories with 138 sewing lines.
• Thanh Hóa: 1 factory with 70 sewing lines in the 2026 configuration.

Collectively, the group reports 208 sewing lines, more than 6,000 employees, and a production capacity exceeding 7 million pieces per month.9 The Thanh Hóa operation is strategically important for the group’s northern expansion. The entity Leading Star Thanh Hoa Garment Company Limited was registered in 2022 and operates under the same management structure.10

One of LeadingStar’s newer business divisions is Prime Star, a sock-manufacturing unit based in Thanh Hóa. Prime Star utilizes fully automated sock-manufacturing machines and has a reported capacity of more than 2 million pairs per month. Products include sports, baby, and functional socks.11 This expansion allows the group to transition from being predominantly an apparel supplier toward a broader textile and apparel manufacturing platform.

LeadingStar has entered the retail sector through a franchise relationship with Osaka World, a Belgian sports brand. The group operates Osaka World stores in Vietnam, selling imported sports products alongside selected items manufactured by LeadingStar. The retail assortment covers sports such as hockey, padel, pickleball, and tennis, as well as related apparel, footwear, and equipment.12

This development establishes three broad pillars for the business model: garment manufacturing, sock manufacturing, and sports retail. This represents a shift from a pure factory business toward a diversified textile-and-sports group.

LeadingStar operates within the international apparel supply chain and has highlighted relationships with major global brands. Its website identifies PUMA, H&M, and Decathlon as organizations that have recognized aspects of its manufacturing and sustainability approach.13

Direct evidence of LeadingStar’s role in the PUMA supply chain exists, with product pages identifying Leading Star Vietnam Garment Company Limited as the manufacturer for certain PUMA apparel products made in Vietnam.14 Import and export databases additionally indicate that LeadingStar supplies international buyers in markets including the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Europe. Such third-party trade data should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.15

Sustainability is a prominent component of LeadingStar’s corporate positioning.

Renewable energy

LeadingStar states that its facilities have operated on 100% renewable energy since 2021. The stated approach combines rooftop solar installations, I-REC renewable energy certificates, renewable energy procurement, and green-factory initiatives.16

Net zero commitment

The company has announced a 2030 Net Zero target and states that its roadmap is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).17

Textile certifications

LeadingStar lists several sustainability and textile-related standards and certifications, including:

• Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
• Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)
• Organic Content Standard (OCS)
• OEKO-TEX Standard 100

It also references social and compliance frameworks including Sedex/SMETA, amfori BSCI, WRAP, Higg Index, and SLCP.18 These certifications are relevant to meeting the sustainability and compliance requirements imposed by international apparel buyers.

A distinctive element of LeadingStar’s corporate philosophy is its “Happy Manufacturing” program. The company posits that employee well-being is directly connected to manufacturing quality. Its stated culture emphasizes respect for employees, workplace improvement, employee engagement, women’s empowerment, and long-term retention.

LeadingStar reports that approximately 75% of its workforce is female and that its staff turnover rate is around 5%, compared with an industry average cited at roughly 15–20%.19 The philosophy prioritizes buyers and employees over treating manufacturing solely as a cost-efficiency exercise.

LeadingStar’s stated vision is to be the best apparel manufacturer in Vietnam in terms of quality, delivery, and compliance. Its mission focuses on finding ways to operate better, faster, and more cost-effectively. The broader corporate belief holds that both buyers and employees come first.20

This positioning combines traditional Vietnamese manufacturing strengths—cost, capacity, and export production—with newer priorities such as sustainability, worker welfare, and supply-chain compliance.

LeadingStar is best understood as a manufacturing group rather than a consumer apparel label comparable to Nike, Adidas, or PUMA. Its primary value proposition follows the model of international brands contracting LeadingStar for finished apparel, rather than LeadingStar selling directly to consumers. However, the group’s recent entry into sports retail through Osaka World provides a growing consumer-facing component.21

LeadingStar is part of Vietnam’s export-oriented garment manufacturing sector. Its development reflects broader trends in the Vietnamese apparel industry, including increased sourcing by international brands, expansion of production capacity outside traditional southern industrial centers, and greater emphasis on environmental and social compliance. Renewable energy has become a competitive factor for export factories, and large manufacturers are increasingly diversifying into adjacent products and services.

LeadingStar’s growth from 76 sewing lines in 2016 to a reported 208 lines in 2026 illustrates this expansion trajectory.22

The principal Vietnamese operating company is Leading Star Vietnam Garment Company Limited, with tax identification number 3702412200. Current business records identify Chow Chi Wai as the legal representative and chairman/director.23

Historical industry association information also identifies Chow Chi Wai Fores as COO and Chow Yun Sang Sunny as CFO of Leading Star Vietnam Garment Joint Stock Company, although these historical titles may not represent the group’s current organizational structure.24

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