us widens plywood trade remedy inquiry

US widens plywood trade remedy inquiry

On May 2, the DOC is set to make a final determination to avoid trade remedies for Vietnamese-imported hardwood plywood.
artisan communities strive for legal wood

Artisan communities strive for legal wood

Many wood artisans are in need of support so that their works can get recognition in the global supply chain.
an cuong seeks export partners at hawaexpo 2023

An Cuong seeks export partners at HawaExpo 2023

A wide assortment of export-standard wood-working materials, solutions and furniture from An Cuong Wood Working Materials JSC are on display at the ongoing Ho Chi Minh City Export Furniture Fair, HawaExpo 2023.
strengthening vietnams wood industry

Strengthening Vietnam's wood industry

Vietnam is working to establish a legal supply chain to become a global leader in the processing and export of wood.
the importance of integrating policy to shore up supply chains

The importance of integrating policy to shore up supply chains

One of the most urgent potential threats to Vietnam’s continued economic growth comes from a sustainability issue that did not get much air time at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt in November - supply chains.
sourcing restrictions to slow wood pellet export

Sourcing restrictions to slow wood pellet export

With rising energy costs around the world, the attractiveness of wood pellets as an alternative energy source has surged dramatically during the year, promising enticing export profits, if all requirements are met.
wood manufacturers on alert for unpredictable new year prospects

Wood manufacturers on alert for unpredictable new year prospects

While the United States is nearing a stance on imported wood that will affect Vietnam, domestic producers are being urged to modernise to survive.
local groups stuttering amid drop in new orders

Local groups stuttering amid drop in new orders

The sharp drop in the number of orders has pushed Vietnamese exporters in textiles, garments, leather, footwear, wood furniture, and even food to close production lines and narrow their scale.
large inventories stifling wood production objectives

Large inventories stifling wood production objectives

High inflation has almost paralysed the output of several wood processing sectors in Vietnam at this time, with consumers cutting their use of wood and related products in major import markets worldwide.
vat refund delays cause fear of bad debt for wood groups

VAT refund delays cause fear of bad debt for wood groups

As VAT refunds represent a crucial part of the cash flow of timber processors, the current delay is throwing a wrench in the operations of woodchip, furniture, and other timber-based producers, leading related associations to call for easier regulations.
crucial certification needed to expand wood market

Crucial certification needed to expand wood market

The demand for FSC-certified wood is increasing, particularly from markets like the United States and Europe, forcing local wood processors to source more certified wood. However, this comes with a hefty price tag that increases the pressure on forest growers.
external threats persist for economy

External threats persist for economy

Vietnam’s socioeconomic development path for 2023 will officially take shape this week, with a need to devise more schemes to support enterprises if the global economic difficulties continue to last.
lixil introduces revia a circular material born from waste plastic and wood

LIXIL introduces revia – a circular material born from waste plastic and wood

LIXIL Corporation, a maker of pioneering water and housing products, has introduced revia, which combines waste plastic and wood to create a suitable material for a wide range of applications.
vietnams wood exporters under fsc standard pressure

Vietnam’s wood exporters under FSC standard pressure

Weak export market demand and stable freight rates rendered some wood materials imported into Vietnam cheaper. However, FSC-certified logs imported from the EU market become more expensive for Vietnamese manufacturers, forcing them to look at home-grown, certified solutions.
europes winter at risk with wood pellet price hikes

Europe’s winter at risk with wood pellet price hikes

With the price of wood pellets increasing sharply, and standards requirements increasing, Vietnamese farmers may not be able to come to the aid of a cold Europe this winter as much as was hoped.