VOV.VN - Amid a major restructuring of global supply chains, Vietnam’s wood industry is turning to e-commerce as a more sustainable growth channel, shifting from contract manufacturing toward direct-to-consumer exports and higher value creation.

The Vietnam Administration of Forest launched the “Vietnam Wood” certification mark at a conference held in Hanoi on December 22, marking a major step in building a unified identity and strengthening the credibility of Vietnam’s wood industry in domestic and international markets.

The Vietnam Timber and Forest Product Association (Viforest) has set an ambitious goal of reaching US$25 billion in exports by 2030, as the sector charts a course toward sustainable development amid growing global trade challenges.

Ho Chi Minh City is poised to become a Southeast Asian powerhouse in wood and furniture production and exports, provided that companies ramp up green practices, branding and innovation, industry insiders said.

VOV.VN - US President Donald Trump has signed an order imposing tariffs of 10%-50% on a range of wood and furniture products, piling pressure on Vietnam’s exports.

The US’s decision to impose high tariffs on a range of Vietnamese exports, including wood products and furniture, is pushing the country’s timber industry to swiftly recalibrate its strategies to sustain growth.

Within the framework of the "Ensuring Timber Legality for Sustainable Forestry Development in Vietnam" forum on September 12, the Vn-WoodID application was officially launched, becoming a key tool contributing to wood traceability.

The international BIFA WOOD Vietnam 2025 fair opened on August 6 in Ho Chi Minh City, spotlighting "Smart Furniture Solutions" as the central theme.

VOV.VN - More than 100 leading enterprises from around the world are set to participate in the sixth Binh Duong International Woodworking Machinery Exhibition (BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2025), slated for August 6 - 9 in Ho Chi Minh City.

In the face of global trade turbulence caused by sudden tariff changes in the US and shifts in global supply chains, Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports have managed to maintain positive momentum.