Wood exports to hit USS$12.5 billion in 20201 Việt Nam’s wood export turnover this year would reach the record high level of nearly US$12.5 billion despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as risks from export markets and the country’s policy changes in controlling the legality of imported wood materials.

International workshop calls for responsible timber trade practice Vietnamese businesses should adopt responsible timber trade practices to bridge the gap between the decree on Việt Nam Timber Legality Assurance System and the EU-Vietnam Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade, according to delegates at an international workshop held online on December 11.

VN wood products industry vows to develop in “sustainable, responsible” manner Wood industry business groups nation-wide have signed a commitment to promote the development of the industry in a “sustainable and responsible” manner.

Control of legality of imported timber tightened The development and activation of a geographic origin and timber species risk category plays an important role in controlling the legality of imported timber, attendees heard at a seminar in Hà Nội on Friday.

Việt Nam aiming for a transparent and legal wood industry Việt Nam is aiming to build a transparent and legal wood industry to support exports of timber products and bolster the domestic timber manufacturing industry.

VNTLAS decree, a key tool to minimise illegal timber products, says expert

The Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) is drafting a decree of Vietnam Timber Legality Assurance and Agreement (VNTLAS), which is seen as a key tool to prevent illegal timber products. Deputy Director General of VNFOREST Phạm Văn Điển spoke with Việt Nam News reporter Thu Giang about the importance of this decree.

Việt Nam boosts fight against illegal timber products Accountability will be key for all importers and all wood products. Inspections will be conducted by customs offices through import clearance and post-clearance inspection if needed.

VN ready to trade in legal timber to EU Starting from June 1, Việt Nam could export only verified legal timber products to the European Union (EU) markets as the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (VPA/FLECT) would officially enter into force.

Funds allocated to promote VPA/FLEGT agreement The FAO-EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Programme will allocate US$273,000 for a project aimed at assisting Việt Nam in developing and implementing a communication programme on the Timber Legality Assurance and Agreement (VNTLAS) for stakeholders in an appropriate and effective manner.

NA Chairwoman meets European Parliament Vice President in Hà Nội

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân hosted a reception in Hà Nội yesterday for Vice President of the European Parliament (EP) Heidi Hautala.