timber

Timber sector seeks solutions to VAT refunds

October 14, 2025 | 18:58

Delayed VAT refunds are leaving timber firms low on capital for reinvestment, stalling production, and threatening the livelihoods of millions of people.

Vietnam and Germany outline next steps for sustainable timber trade

September 11, 2025 | 17:48

Vietnam is stepping up its efforts to address the global challenge of illegal logging and the trade, one of the major causes of deforestation.

New Zealand bolsters timber exports to Vietnam

May 29, 2025 | 20:57

New Zealand Forestry and Trade Minister Todd McClay announced a new arrangement with Vietnam on May 27 to enhance cooperation in the forestry sector.

Built by Nature Unveils 2025 Prize to Honor Innovation in Sustainable Timber Construction

March 27, 2025 | 06:01

Winning projects to be showcased in an international campaign, promoted at COP30 , and featured in a new documentary film

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.