production woes not yet out of the woods

Production woes not yet out of the woods

Though the economy’s industrial production for January appears to be impressive in statistics, it remains in substantial difficulties.
duc thanh wood and greenyellow join forces on solar energy deal

Duc Thanh Wood and GreenYellow join forces on solar energy deal

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.
ascott partners with sun group on oakwood ha long

Ascott partners with Sun Group on Oakwood Ha Long

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.
ifc proposes 60 million financing for vietnams kes group

IFC proposes $60 million financing for Vietnam's KES Group

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is proposing to invest up to $60 million in Vietnamese industrial wood panel producer KES Group.
dearth of orders signifies shift in timber industry

Dearth of orders signifies shift in timber industry

The likelihood of a dearth of orders in the coming year in the timber industry is diminishing, according to industry insiders.
vietnam wood industry in the context of eu rules

Vietnam wood industry in the context of EU rules

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.
hoi an orders collection of shipwrecks carbon isotope samples

Hoi An orders collection of shipwreck’s carbon isotope samples

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.
ai assisted piano allows disabled musicians to perform beethoven

AI-assisted piano allows disabled musicians to perform Beethoven

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.
wood sector anticipates rosier future

Wood sector anticipates rosier future

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.
several sectors expect to miss 2023 targets

Several sectors expect to miss 2023 targets

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.
greening the furniture industry what needs to be done

Greening the furniture industry: What needs to be done?

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?
singapores sunray woodcraft construction aims to acquire hotel telegraph

Singapore's Sunray Woodcraft Construction aims to acquire Hotel Telegraph

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.
wood and timber sector anticipating strong finish to year

Wood and timber sector anticipating strong finish to year

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.
vietnamwood to help revive woodworking industry

VietnamWood to help revive woodworking industry

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.
production revamp wanted in woodwork

Production revamp wanted in woodwork

Vietnam is becoming a destination for many woodworking machinery manufacturers seeking to cement partnerships with local partners.