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Large-scale timber forest development remains challenging for Vietnam

November 14, 2023 | 08:43

Sluggish industry growth and increased pressure from new foreign trade regulations is creating the need for greater investments in timber.

Waiting for forest zoning and carbon credit generation

July 24, 2021 | 09:00

Forest zoning for generation and trade of carbon credits is considered an important solution to create abundant carbon storage in Vietnam as well as establish favourable conditions for enterprises to negotiate selling prices.

Export prospects rise though forestry decree

September 29, 2020 | 19:11

With the EU being among the largest importers of Vietnam’s timber products, a fresh decree on legal assurance has marked an important step towards the full implementation of the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade Voluntary Partnership Agreement between Vietnam and the EU.

Deputy PM orders tightening control of use of forest

March 30, 2019 | 11:42

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung wants tighter control of forest management. He was speaking at a conference of the steering committee for sustainable development of the forestry sector.

Forest fires in Ca Mau, HCMC

April 15, 2013 | 10:16

Several forest fires have been reported in the southernmost Ca Mau province and Ho Chi Minh City on February 26, which wreaked havoc for a large area of forests in the two localities.

Eco-luxury Resorts

September 14, 2012 | 14:27

Timeout chooses ten top luxurious resorts that are ethical and green.

Carbon credits are in vogue

July 02, 2012 | 12:20

These projects have big prospects and are also well supported by local authorities.

First local company receives Controlled Wood Certification

December 03, 2011 | 16:00

Dak To Planco Enterprise, an affiliated company of the Dak To Forest Company in Kontum province, has become the first Vietnamese company to receive Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Controlled Wood Certificate for Natural Forest Management in Vietnam.

State powers swing axe at forestry fears concerns

November 28, 2011 | 12:24

Fears that local governments are leasing forest land to foreign investors willy-nilly have been quashed.

Dong Nai grows greener - and greener

July 21, 2011 | 20:26

Authorities in the southern province of Dong Nai have set long-term targets for building a green sustainable economy, with strategies that protect and expand the forest cover.

New REDD project is taking root

July 11, 2011 | 11:00

A local carbon forest investor is stirring Vietnam’s carbon credit market.

Mangrove palm forest draws tourists in Hoi An

May 10, 2011 | 20:24

About three kilometers from the ancient town of Hoi An, the Dua nuoc (mangrove palm) forest in Cam Thanh Commune in the central province of Quang Nam has become a much sort after tourist destination.

Timber origin issues plague local exporters

April 14, 2011 | 13:45

Made-in-Vietnam timber and wood products have faced obstacles in accessing foreign markets due to stricter foreign laws, which require timber products to be granted Forest Stewardship Council certification, said Hua Duc Nhi, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Fruit of the Forest

February 03, 2011 | 22:41

Tra Su cajuput forest in Tinh Bien district in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang is a wonderful destination for nature lovers and intrepid travellers.