Accordingly, under the agreement reached at the launch in Ho Chi Minh City, timber enterprises are committed to strictly complying with the regulations in ensuring activities in import, export, exploitation, transportation, trading and processing of wood.

Vietnam’s timber exports are expected to reach US$13 billion this year, exceeding the set target by about US$1 billion.

At the same time, they will work together to boost linkage and the development of a responsible market for wood use with transparency and conversion of imported tropical wood input into domestic plantation timber.

For the effective implementation of the agreement, each association has committed to developing their action plans under a specific roadmap while allocating enough resources to effectively realise their commitments.

Stunning wooden carvings of centuries-old Boi Khe Temple

Boi Khe, a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Hanoi, is renowned for its exquisite wooden carvings, notably one purportedly depicting the Chinese monk Xuanzang on his journey to India.

Unique architecture of hundred-year-old wooden cathedral in Kon Tum

Kon Tum’s wooden church, which is considered to be the most beautiful of its kind in the Central Highlands, is an extremely unique religious architecture with over 100 years of history.

Tailor passionate about woodblock-printed ‘ao dai’

(BGO) - Nguyen Thi Huyen (born in 1989) in My Ha commune, Lang Giang district (Bac Giang) has never eased her passion for traditional ‘ao dai’ (long dress). With her effort plus innate talent, she has gradually shown her ability in the field of fashion, especially with her collection of woodblock-printed ‘ao dai’.

Unique fairy images on wooden architecture in Tho Ha communal house

(BGO) - Tho Ha communal house in Van Ha commune (Viet Yen district, Bac Giang province) is one of the famous ancient comminal houses with unique architectural and artistic values in the North. The communal house was built long time ago and was renovated during the Le Dynasty, the 7th Chinh Hoa year (1686). Among the most unique images on Tho Ha communal house architecture are the carvings of fairies.

Wood industry to promote online sales to find new markets

Domestic wood processing enterprises are urged to use more online commercial channels to find new markets and customers, especially during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Source: NDO