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.

Timber industry asked to beat $11 billion in export

The agriculture sector needed strategies to push wood export value beyond US$11 billion this year and to a develop production chain and value-added export products.

Int’l wood fair opens in Bình Dương

More than 70 Vietnamese and 120 foreign firms are showcasing advanced wood-processing technology, machinery and raw materials at the Việt Nam BIFA Wood 2018 exhibition which opened on Wednesday in Bình Dương Province. 

VN wood industry faces input woes

Việt Nam’s wood industry faces a quandary as bright export growth prospects are clouded by difficulties in finding the necessary raw materials.

Timber product exports to hit $8 billion

The export of wood and timber products is forecast to bring in US$8 billion in 2017, posting a 17 per cent year-on-year increase and surpassing the target of $7-7.5 billion set earlier this year.

Chinese buyers depleting VN’s raw lumber

The price of several kinds of lumber in Việt Nam had gone up due to scarcity created by unexpected Chinese purchases, creating pressure on the domestic wood business and Việt Nam’s wood industry.

VN wood processing faces materials shortage

Việt Nam must improve the local supply of raw materials for the wood processing industry to ensure sustainable development and meet export targets.

Wood processing needs raw material Viet Nam must improve the local supply of raw materials for the wood processing industry to ensure sustainable development and meet the export targets.

Forestry sector aims to boost productivity1 The forestry sector has taken measures to restructure the industry by improving productivity and enhancing the value of forest-plantation areas.

EU agreements a chance to eradicate illegal timber trade Final negotiations to complete a Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) and Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) between the European Union (EU) and Viet Nam is expected to be completed by late 2015.