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.

Agreement opens EU to VN timber

The signing of the Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade Voluntary Partnership Agreement (FLEGT-VPA) between Việt Nam and the European Union is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s economy and environment.

Viet Nam signs deal with EU to fight illegal logging

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc witnessed the signing of the Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade Voluntary Partnership Agreement (FLEGT-VPA) between Việt Nam and the European Union which aims to fight illegal logging, in Brussels yesterday on the sidelines of the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit.

New pact to boost timber exports to EU

The doors are set to open wider for Vietnamese timber exports to Europe after Việt Nam and the European Union (EU) concluded negotiating a forestry pact.

Wood export pact with EU near

Negotiations between Việt Nam and the European Union to expand the export of wood and wood products to Europe are expected to be complete by the end of the year.

Việt Nam, EU agree on timber export regulations

 Việt Nam and the European Union have agreed that the Timber Legality Assurance System of Việtnam (VNTLAS) will be applied to wood and wood products exported to the EU.