timber

Timber industry in Vietnam awaits FSC certification drive

January 11, 2024 | 11:30

Strict Forest Stewardship Council certification regulations pose both challenges and opportunities for the Vietnamese timber industry.

Arsenal's Timber 'gutted' at facing lengthy lay-off with knee injury

August 17, 2023 | 11:13

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber said he felt "gutted" after the Premier League club announced Wednesday the Dutch defender would be sidelined with a major knee injury.

EUDR imposes new regulations on timber exporters

April 27, 2023 | 09:00

Exporters will have to demonstrate that a variety of products, including wood, are not associated with deforestation in order to access the EU market after a landmark law was approved last week.

Artisan communities strive for legal wood

March 10, 2023 | 10:00

Many wood artisans are in need of support so that their works can get recognition in the global supply chain.

Repositioning Vietnam in the timber value chain

March 10, 2023 | 09:00

It is of the utmost importance for Vietnam to complete the next steps of implementation of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade as quickly as possible.

Strengthening Vietnam's wood industry

December 26, 2022 | 11:49

Vietnam is working to establish a legal supply chain to become a global leader in the processing and export of wood.

Vietnam must confirm legit timber supply sources

November 25, 2022 | 09:00

Linking and creating material areas is meant to stabilise the timber supply chain, but it remains difficult to handle shortcomings related to forestry institutions. Dr. To Xuan Phuc, managing director of Forest Trends, talked with VIR’s Hai Van about the sector’s options to develop sustainably.

Timber groups waking up to change

February 01, 2022 | 09:00

Vietnam’s first generation of timber-processing enterprises has come a long way and achieved impressive growth over the last decade. However, their legacy is under threat by several external factors increasing the difficulties for a generational shift.

Universal issues continue to thwart timber businesses

December 31, 2021 | 15:33

Coupled with the ongoing shortage of shipping containers, a hike in raw material prices and the pandemic continue to cause issues for exporters of timber products, exacerbating the desire for timely solutions and a more sustainable supply chain.

Shortages blight timber businesses

December 18, 2021 | 08:00

While Chinese enterprises have been buying wood and timber from Vietnam, local businesses are beginning to struggle from a shortage of production materials, leading some to argue for stricter control measures and higher export tax rates

Timber tainted by slump in overall productivity

December 02, 2021 | 08:00

Vietnam’s timber industry could grow into one of the largest in the region – however, its labour productivity, as well as the number of workers willing to get involved, lack the required push.

Possibilities stack up for timber outlook

November 12, 2021 | 17:00

The prospects for Vietnam’s timber industry is being deemed touch-and-go moving into next year as factories try to get back on track thanks to returning workers and vaccination programmes.

Timber deal clearing path for US trade

October 14, 2021 | 10:20

The announcement that the United States has decided not to take any trade action on Vietnamese timber following a 12-month investigation is helping to clear the path for increased trading activity between the two.

US and Vietnam agree to end investigation into timber trade

October 02, 2021 | 13:45

The United States and Vietnam have reached an agreement on illegal logging and timber trade that will avoid hefty tariffs on Vietnamese timber exports.

Timber in need of identified strategy

February 26, 2021 | 11:00

The ongoing pandemic has been pushing the timber market towards sustainable development, but the imbalance of interests between all stakeholders in the supply chains could make it difficult for it to develop sustainably. Thus, experts now advise deploying supportive policies and reform strategies to boost the sector.