akzonobel combined the look of wood with the durability of metal

AkzoNobel combined the look of wood with the durability of metal

Thanks to the Sublimation Transfer Finish (STF) method, which is used to camouflage one material to look like another, a natural-looking timber effect can be created by applying Interpon D STF powder coatings to architectural metalwork such as facades, windows, doors, screens, shutters, louvres, and even outdoor furniture.
evfta a boon for the wood industry

EVFTA a boon for the wood industry

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is anticipated to usher in big opportunities for the local wood processing sector, with Vietnam’s wood export value to the EU possibly touching $1 billion in the first year after the deal takes effect.
adaption and risk prevention key tasks for solar om

Adaption and risk prevention key tasks for solar O&M

Annual photovoltaic plant operations and maintenance (O&M) costs will grow to just over $9 billion in 2024 globally, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie, from over $4 billion last year. Arup Sen, Head of ABB's Power and Water business in Asia for ABB’s Power Systems Division, told VIR’s Thy Nguyet how important of O&M operation in solar industry as well as challenges facing the solar O&M industry in Asia, including Vietnam and trend for digital solutions and services.
man utd report the sun over coverage of attack on executives home

Man Utd report The Sun over coverage of attack on executive's home

Manchester United reported The Sun to Britain's press regulator on Friday (Feb 7), claiming the tabloid had prior knowledge of an attack on the home of the club's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
former deputy head of retail banking of notorious eximbank becomes ceo of mai linh taxi

Former deputy head of Retail Banking of notorious Eximbank becomes CEO of Mai Linh Taxi

Rahn Wood, who used to work at Eximbank and VIB, has just been appointed as CEO of Mai Linh Group Corporation.
man utd hit new low in dismal burnley loss

Man Utd hit new low in dismal Burnley loss

Manchester United were labelled an "embarrassment" as pressure mounted on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following Burnley's shock 2-0 victory, while Tottenham boosted their top four prospects with a 2-1 win over Norwich on Wednesday (Jan 22).
bollywood star slams uber after scariest experience in london

Bollywood star slams Uber after 'scariest experience' in London

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, daughter of Slumdog Millionaire star Anil Kapoor, said her driver was "unstable and was yelling and shouting" during the journey.
three romanians face french trial over us 1m diamond swindle

Three Romanians face French trial over US$1m diamond swindle

Three Romanians have been ordered to stand trial in France on charges they made off with one million euros worth of diamonds from a French jeweller and his Indian partner, in an elaborate hoax resembling a Hollywood movie script.
siemens healthineers launches acuson redwood

Siemens Healthineers launches ACUSON Redwood

Siemens Healthineers, part of global industrial conglomerate Siemens AG, has launched ACUSON Redwood at the fourth National Congress of Vietnam Society of Ultrasound for Medicine in Danang city last weekend.
planes trains and boxes carlos ghosns audacious escape

Planes, trains and boxes: Carlos Ghosn's audacious escape

Private jets, bullet trains and boxes with holes for breathing: Carlos Ghosn's escape from Japan, where he was awaiting trial, is worthy of a Hollywood plot.
carlos ghosns escape what we know

Carlos Ghosn's escape: What we know

From jumping bail and fleeing to Lebanon to be met with an arrest notice from Interpol, Carlos Ghosn's escape from Japan has been worthy of a Hollywood plot.
harvey weinstein agrees to us 25 million settlement with accusers

Harvey Weinstein agrees to US$25 million settlement with accusers

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has reached a US$25 million settlement with dozens of women who accused him of sexual misconduct, one of the women's lawyers told AFP on Wednesday (Dec 11).
inspections to shore up wood industry

Inspections to shore up wood industry

Vietnam is intensifying inspection of all wood product shipments to the United States in order to prevent origin fraud, illegal transshipment, and the circumvention of trade remedies which can harm its healthy exports.
foreign investment increases in wood processing industry

Foreign investment increases in wood processing industry

Foreign direct investment in the wood processing industry has increased rapidly, especially since 2018, the Viet Nam Timber and Forest Product Association has said.
woods turns down saudi event backs mickelson

Woods turns down Saudi event, backs Mickelson

Former world number one Tiger Woods said on Tuesday (Dec 3) he had turned down offers to play in the Saudi International golf tournament, but defended the right of players to participate in the event.