07-02-2024 23:18
Though the economy’s industrial production for January appears to be impressive in statistics, it remains in substantial difficulties.
05-02-2024 08:55
What can a business do to reduce nearly 2,000 tonnes of CO2 per year? Plant 3,000 trees? An alternative method has been shown by Duc Thanh Wood JSC's collaboration with GreenYellow, a giant in the renewable energy sector, to install solar energy panels on its factory in the southern province of Binh Duong.
17-01-2024 17:42
Understanding the market demand and the desire to provide travellers with the comforts of home, the Ascott Limited, a wholly owned unit of CapitaLand Investment, has entered into a strategic agreement with Sun Group for the management of Oakwood Ha Long, formerly known as Premier Village Halong Bay Resort.
08-01-2024 16:07
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is proposing to invest up to $60 million in Vietnamese industrial wood panel producer KES Group.
04-01-2024 10:21
The likelihood of a dearth of orders in the coming year in the timber industry is diminishing, according to industry insiders.
04-01-2024 09:00
The EU aims to tackle degradation and deforestation along the supply chain and import-export value chain on a global scale. VIR’s Hai Van spoke with Hoang Thanh, programme manager at the EU Delegation to Vietnam about the aspects this country must be wary of.
29-12-2023 16:35
The collection of carbon isotope samples has been ordered to determine the age of a sunken wooden ship recently discovered near the coast of Cam An ward in the central province of Quang Nam’s Hoi An city.
26-12-2023 09:41
Inside the wood-panelled auditorium of one of Tokyo's most prestigious concert halls, 24-year-old Kiwa Usami presses just one index finger to the piano and summons the colossal swells of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, accompanied by an orchestra and choir.
20-12-2023 17:35
According to figures from the Vietnam Handicrafts Exporter Association, Vietnam can expect around $14 billion from the export of wood and wooden items in 2023, falling short of the $17 billion target. However, such a figure could be deemed encouraging amid the recession in the global market and consumers’ tightened spending.
24-11-2023 18:58
The Vietnamese economy saw $10.8 billion from the export of timber and wood products in the first 10 months of 2023, down nearly 20 per cent on-year.
24-11-2023 10:15
With a series of new regulations relating to the manufacture and export of wooden furniture products, what do furniture businesses need to prepare to meet the stringent market requirements?
14-11-2023 20:05
A related entity to Singapore's Sunray Woodcraft Construction (Sunray) is reportedly assessing the acquisition of Hotel Telegraph from Viva Land, a Vietnamese property developer.
11-10-2023 15:22
Wood and timber firms have reported an uptake in orders and are taking measures to increase exports in the build up to vibrant year-end shopping season.
20-09-2023 17:57
VietnamWood, Vietnam's premier exhibition for the domestic woodworking industry, is taking place in Ho Chi Minh City and is expected to showcase the companies spearheading the revival of woodworking in the country.
16-09-2023 13:00
Vietnam is becoming a destination for many woodworking machinery manufacturers seeking to cement partnerships with local partners.