Manufacturing sector firms want to vaccinate workers Manufacturing workers should be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible as they are vulnerable to infection, according to business groups.

Wood processing firms survive amid Covid-19, eye post-pandemic opportunities

Many wood processing firms have managed to operate despite the Covid-19 pandemic and many have even chalked out measures to take advantage of the opportunities on offer when the pandemic is over.

Orders for wooden product exports soar1

Orders for furniture exports have risen strongly so far this year over the same period last year as demand has risen, according to Huỳnh Quang Thanh, chairman and CEO of Bình Dương-based Hiệp Long Fine Furniture Company.

US-China trade war to hurt or benefit VN agriculture?

The ongoing US-China trade war will greatly impact the structure of the world economy in the future, causing damage but also generating indirect opportunities for countries where the economy relies heavily on agricultural production like Việt Nam.

Bình Dương’s export earnings reach more than US$9.2bn

The southern province of Bình Dương earned more than US$9.2 billion from outbound shipments in the first five months of 2018.

Workers returning after Tết reaches over 95 per cent

As of Thursday, the number of workers returning to work at industrial and processing zones in Hà Nội following the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday reached 98-99 per cent, VOV online newspaper reported.

Tiền Giang develops hi-tech agricultural park

Tiền Giang Province will invest VNĐ1.204 trillion (US$52.8 million) to build a high-tech agricultural park on a 197ha area in Tam Hiệp, Long Định and Tân Lập 1 communes in the 2017-30 period.

VN-Russia pact takes effect

he Việt Nam-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) free trade agreement, which took effect on Wednesday, is expected to expand trade between Việt Nam and Russia from the current US$4 billion to $10 billion in the next five to seven years, a Russian official said.

VIFA-EXPO show promotes exports1

Home furnishings displayed at annual Việt Nam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair

Wood firms focus on home Wood product firms need to focus more on improving their designs and join hands to develop a strong distribution system, according to the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City (Hawa).