Tiếng Việt
Local wood sector takes firmer root
With the leading position in Southeast Asia, Vietnam’s wood production and processing industry is under the spotlight of foreign companies and suppliers.
Wood product exporter expand global market share
The export of wood and wood products is expected to fetch US$8 billion this year, up from $7.3 billion last year.
International woodworking fair opens in HCM City
The 12th Viet Nam International Woodworking Industry Fair opened in HCM City on Wednesday, with over 350 firms from 28 countries and regions taking part.
06 Tips for Drilling Wood Screws
Wood screws are specially designed and treated to be used with wood. They create a stronger fit that will last longer than generic screws or nails. Using these special screws takes some practice. Read on for several tips on drilling wood screws.
VietnamWood to be staged Oct. 18-21.
The biennial Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair (VietnamWood) will be back on the stage with greater momentum on Oct. 18-21. At its 12th edition this year, VietnamWood has incorporated concerted efforts from the co-organizers, Ministry of Industry & Trade – Vietnam National Trade Fair & Advertising Company (VINEXAD) and Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co., Ltd., while also gaining solid support from relevant government agencies as well as domestic and international industrial associations.
Wood, timber product exports to hit 8 billion USD
The export of wood and timber products is forecast to bring home 8 billion USD in 2017, heard a workshop in Hanoi on October 5.
Chinese wood enterprises “sweep” the Vietnamese wood
According to Nguyen Ton Quyen, this phenomenon has been going on for a long time, but there are two major problems occurred in the past two years from the Chinese wood enterprises overflow into Vietnam. Firstly, from 2015 China closed natural forests nationwide. Second, China banned the export of raw material wood. While each year this market consumes about 200 million m3 of wood, this has led to a shortage of wood materials and they have to “sweep” the surrounding countries.
Difference between Rubber Wood and Hardwood
Key difference: Wood is mainly classified into two categories: hardwood and softwood. Hardwood is the wood that comes from an angiosperm tree. This is a type of tree that has seeds that are enclosed, be it in pods, a shell, a covering or in a fruit. Rubberwood is essentially the wood that comes from the rubber tree, the Pará rubber tree to be specific. It is a type of hardwood...
Wood exports surge 17.1% in Q1, 2017
Việt Nam’s exports of wood and wooden products in the first quarter of this year hit US$1.78 billion, a year-on-year increase of 17.1 per cent, reported the General Department of Việt Nam Customs.
Wooden furniture manufacturers see great opportunities in 2017
China’s wooden furniture exports to the US and EU are declining, while Japan and South Korea are importing more from Vietnam.
