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.
16-09-2023 09:00
Vietnam’s wood chip industry could soon sail through some of its challenges by tapping into China’s recovering demand and utilising Indonesia as a new market.
28-08-2023 11:34
Many businesses are in the tenterhooks waiting for a radical solution to their tax refund problem.
28-08-2023 08:00
The 2023 VIFA ASEAN trade show will attract nearly 200 prestigious wood and furniture exhibitors and will feature more than 600 booths from 12 Vietnamese provinces and 10 other foreign markets from August 29 to September 1.
23-08-2023 09:24
Central-run authorities have given drastic directions to speed up VAT refunds for numerous businesses, especially struggling wood exporters.
17-08-2023 11:03
Manchester United said Wednesday they are working "through the final stages" of an internal investigation before deciding whether Mason Greenwood will return to playing for the club.