Positive market signals mean Việt Nam’s wood industry is expected to achieve exports of US$18–19 billion this year, according to the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City (HAWA).
The tariff increases on finished wood products, including upholstered chairs, kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets will be delayed by one year, from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027, under the US President Donald Trump’s decision on adjusting import tariffs...
HCM City’s wood processing industry has set a target of reaching US$15 billion in export revenue by 2035, with 80 per cent of products meeting green and sustainable standards, according to the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City...
Canadian lumber is gaining recognition in Việt Nam for its sustainability credentials and technical reliability, noted Vince Trần, the country director of Canadian Wood Vietnam, at the ongoing VietnamWood 2025 – one of Việt Nam''s largest international woodworking trade fairs in HCM City.
The industry is undergoing a positive transition. If pursued decisively, Việt Nam could establish a lasting competitive advantage in the global plywood market, according to experts.
HCM City is poised to become one of the world’s leading hubs for wood and furniture production and export as the global market enters a recovery cycle and demand for green, sustainable products continues to rise, speakers said at a...
The Vietnamese wood industry is facing significant obstacles in terms of expenses, earnings, and the capacity to sustain exports to important markets as a result of new US import levies of up to 50 per cent.
The third Việt Nam ASEAN International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair (VIFA ASEAN 2025) opened in HCM City on Tuesday with more than 200 exhibitors from across Việt Nam and 13 countries and territories, including Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, the US,...
With an export value of nearly US$10 billion in the first seven months of this year, the sector not only ranks among the country''s top five largest export industries but also leads in the agriculture–forestry–fishery group.
This year’s exhibition highlights advanced manufacturing solutions, including process optimisation and digital technologies, positioning the fair as a key platform for connecting policymakers and businesses.
The formation of a new HCM City through the merger with Bình Dương and Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu is creating significant opportunities for enterprises in the wood processing, construction, and building materials sectors.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Việt Nam.
Việt Nam and India are seeking to strengthen cooperation in the furniture and wood industry, as both countries look to leverage their respective advantages to boost bilateral trade.