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.
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.
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.
March 10, 2022 | 10:00
Growth in Vietnam’s wood and timber industry is under threat of stagnation, but the establishment of inter-regional timber centre could help coordinate input supply and diverse order fulfilment.
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.
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.
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.
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.