Agreement opens EU to VN timber

Thursday, Nov 01, 2018

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

Workshop helps Vietnamese timber industry export to Europe

Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016

Once the Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (VPA/FLEGT) comes into force, there will be opportunities for Viet Nam to export more wooden products to Europe and other new markets as well as get higher prices,...

Viet Nam, EU agree on timber export regulations

Thursday, Apr 14, 2016

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

Firms must meet EU requirements

Thursday, Feb 04, 2016

Vietnamese firms have been urged to prepare for the impending Voluntary Partnership Agreement on Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (VPA/FLEGT).

EU agreements a chance to eradicate illegal timber trade

Tuesday, Apr 21, 2015

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.

Exports of wood products seen growing next year

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2014

The export value of wood products is forecast to reach US$7 billion next year, said general secretary of the Viet Nam Timber and Forest Products Association (Vifores), Nguyen Ton Quyen.

Domestic wood exports surge in Q1 on track to annual target

Tuesday, Apr 01, 2014

The country''s exports of wood and wooden products in the first quarter surged by 20.1 per cent against the same period last year to US$1.4 billion, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).