akzonobel wood finishes at forefront of quality and sustainability in furniture industry

AkzoNobel Wood Finishes at forefront of quality and sustainability in furniture industry

AkzoNobel’s Wood Finishes Division is at the forefront of transforming Vietnam’s wood and furniture industry towards sustainability with its high-quality products and innovative solutions.
meeting gas demand crucial for growth

Meeting gas demand crucial for growth

Vietnam's economic growth depends on investment in gas infrastructure and essential policy reforms as the demand is set to grow at an average of 12 per cent annually, potentially tripling by the mid-2030s, according to research by data and analytics company Wood Mackenzie released in early-September.
wood sector sees growth despite challenges

Wood sector sees growth despite challenges

Figures from the Vietnam General Department of Customs show that as of August 15, Vietnam earned $9.5 billion from the export of wood and wooden items, reaching 67 per cent of the full-year plan.
intl woodworking machinery expo opens in binh duong province

Int’l woodworking machinery expo opens in Binh Duong province

A wide range of wood products and cutting-edge technologies in the wood industry are being showcased at the Binh Duong International Woodworking Machinery Exhibition that opened in the southern province on August 8.
vietnam to launch tourism and film industry campaign in us

Vietnam to launch tourism and film industry campaign in US

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism plans to hold a tourism and film promotion campaign in the United States during the third and fourth quarters of 2024.
marseille sign greenwood from man utd amid controversy

Marseille sign Greenwood from Man Utd amid controversy

Marseille have signed striker Mason Greenwood from Manchester United, the Ligue 1 side announced on Thursday, despite the objection of some of the French club's fans.
robert de niro visits vietnam with nobu hospitality co founders

Robert De Niro visits Vietnam with Nobu Hospitality co-founders

Screen legend Robert De Niro, Hollywood producer Meir Teper, and celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa from Nobu Hospitality visited Ho Chi Minh City on June 18 to attend a series of exclusive events at the invitation of developer Viet Capital Real Estate.
exporters bullish amid robust figures

Exporters bullish amid robust figures

Exporters of most major industrial products are posting upbeat results, with the electronics, footwear, wooden furniture, and garment and textile industries all witnessing a rebound.
chinese director of wood firm detained for boiler explosion

Chinese director of wood firm detained for boiler explosion

Feng Yong, Chinese male director of the wood processing firm in the southern province of Dong Nai, where a boiler explosion killed six workers on May 1, has been detained for violations of management practices.
promoting vietnams tourism in hollywood

Promoting Vietnam's tourism in Hollywood

One of the highlights of the plan for Vietnam's tourism in 2024 is to invite Hollywood film producers to come to Vietnam to make films to promote the tourism industry.
wood sector sees signs of recovery

Wood sector sees signs of recovery

Despite Vietnam’s export market still being fraught with challenges, businesses in the wood industry are expediting measures to bring about a recovery for the sector.
consistency required for developing chip industry

Consistency required for developing chip industry

The Vietnamese government is now paying more attention to promoting research and development (R&D) and developing the semiconductor chip industry. However, to achieve this, depends on many factors, of which R&D, human resources, and others are critical.
new kung fu panda kicks all comers to top namerica box office

New 'Kung Fu Panda' kicks all comers to top N.America box office

"Kung Fu Panda 4" opened at the top of the North American box office this weekend and "Dune: Part Two" became the year's first film to pass the $150 million mark domestically as movie-world glitterati gathered in Hollywood for Sunday's Oscars ceremony.
thailand keen on alternative energy

Thailand keen on alternative energy

More state-run energy firms in Thailand are eager to try alternative fuels to support the campaign against climate change, with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) becoming the latest agency, aiming to replace coal with wood pellets to fuel its power plant.
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.