Green transformation by water-based wood coatings
In the context that the main import markets of Vietnamese wooden furniture such as the EU, US, UK, and Japan are applying carbon taxes in the near future, a reporter from Wood and Furniture had a conversation with Ms. Bui Thi Chinh – CEO of Nanochem, a pioneer in producing Water-based Wood Coatings in Vietnam. […]
Trieu Nguyen – Founder of PT&T Wood: Every furniture brand is a compelling story
Vietnam should enter high-end market, as we have many advantages of a world-leading wood exporter. Before long, we will be able to consolidate our position if participating in the supply chain of global high-end furniture sector. * The major economies and importers of Vietnamese products like the U.S., EU cutting down on expenditure results […]
Tien Huy Nguyen, Founder and CEO of Pencil Group: Designs are built, brands are constructed
With almosts 2 decades of experience in creative communication, expert Tien Huy Nguyen believes that the foundation upon which the local wood & furniture businesses can establish themselves and for the Vietnam industry at large is developing product designs and marketing competency. * Vietnam is one of the five largest global exporters of wood […]
With a lot of room for growth, how will Vietnam furniture expand the market?
As the growth forecast for the global economy in 2024 remains grey, businesses have to make even more efforts in the near future. joining hands to research the markets, co-constructing warehouses, and exploring free trade agreements are the solutions to help the furniture industry of Vietnam to remain at the top position in the global […]
VIBE 2024: A golden opportunity for construction-interior enterprises to shine in the domestic market
Under an innovative fair format that meets 3 criteria in 1 show “Style – Smart – Sustainability”, VIBE is expected to be a boost for domestic businesses in particular, and the construction-interior industry in general after a long “hibernation” in the domestic market. Based on the synthesis of many global economic outlooks, domestic analytics, 4th […]
Hoa Mai 2024 Design Awards: The Pulse of Urban Life
Closely aligned with the theme “Saigon Metropolitan,” young designers have brought forth remarkably impressive and commercially promising design concepts to Hoa Mai 2024. The organizers of Hoa Mai 2024 hit the mark. Significant changes in the competition, from introducing a specific theme, expanding participation, and inviting more professional designers, have led to a plethora of […]
A “Conversation” with the market
Completely unlike manufacturing, Vietnamese businesses need to seriously improve the ability to converse with their consumers. Such ability is built upon this formula: Market research + design + communication. Being a world leading exporter of furniture, Vietnam has in many years enjoyed a two-digit growth rate. Removing the hurdles of OEM Similar to textile and […]
The six defining trends of 2024 Interiors
According to 1stDibs annual consensus, the softer sensation and brighter colours will conquer the users in the new year of 2024. Each fall the online marketplace 1stDibs reaches out to the designers and industry professionals who rely upon the site-a goto for finds ranging from 18th-century Louis XVI sideboards to Ettore Sottsass consoles-and asks them […]
Elevating the Brand of Vietnamese Furniture
Over the past 30 years, Vietnam’s wood processing industry has been asserting itself as a global furniture supplier. Now is the opportune time for this “manufacturing brand” to be upgraded and expanded. It is no coincidence that the furniture industry is included in the implementation projects of the Vietnam National Brand program by the Ministry […]
The largest furniture fair in Vietnam officially launches: Conquer a bigger challenge for a better change
HawaExpo 2024 – the largest nationally endorsed export furniture fair in Vietnam will officially open march 6, 2024. lasting until march 9, 2024 with 02 specific halls, gathering more than 500 Vietnamese brands, expectedly welcoming around nearly 25,000 visitors based on registration reports, HawaExpo is raising the bar of international fairs, which focuses on contributing […]
Lễ công bố: Giải Báo chí Phát triển xanh thường niên lần thứ I – 2024 và Chương trình tọa đàm Kinh tế Tuần toàn – Trung hòa Carbon
Nhằm thực hiện chủ trương thích ứng với biến đổi khí hậu và phát triển bền vững, Bộ Tài nguyên và Môi trường đã phát động Giải Báo chí Phát triển xanh để tuyên truyền, tham vấn và thúc đẩy thực hiện kịp thời các cam kết bảo vệ môi trường của Thủ tướng Chính […]
Hội thảo quốc tế “Đưa hàng thời trang, nội thất và gia dụng Việt Nam vào hệ thống phân phối nước ngoài”
Trong khuôn khổ chuỗi sự kiện “Kết nối chuỗi cung ứng hàng hóa quốc tế” (Viet Nam International Sourcing 2023), nhằm hỗ trợ hiệu quả cho doanh nghiệp Việt Nam trong nỗ lực tham gia sâu hơn vào chuỗi sản xuất và cung ứng toàn cầu, thúc đẩy kết nối giữa các kênh phân phối, […]
Strengthening the relationship between Associations, Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) visits and connects with HAWA member factory
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Singapore diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership, yesterday (06/07), a delegation from the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) arrived in Hanoi to pay a visit and make a connection with Woodsland Joint Stock Company – one of HAWA’s members in the northern region. Representing HAWA, […]
[Business Delegation] OPPORTUNITY FOR HO CHI MINH CITY ENTERPRISES TO ATTEND HIGH POINT MARKET 2023
With the aim to promote the national image and Vietnamese brands and enhance the export of furniture, handicrafts, interior decorations, etc. to the US market, the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) organises a delegation of Vietnamese enterprises to participate in the High Point Market in the United States. High Point Market is the largest […]
[Quan trọng] HƯỚNG DẪN DN LÀM THỦ TỤC NHẬN HỖ TRỢ 2% LÃI SUẤT THEO NGHỊ ĐỊNH 31/2022/NĐ-CP
Sáng nay, anh Tô Ngọc Ngời đại diện BCH HAWA đã làm việc với Ngân hàng Nhà nước CN TP.HCM về việc hỗ trợ 2% lãi suất cho DN theo nghị định 31/2022/NĐ-CP. Theo đó ngân hàng NN thông báo, hiện nay đã có nhiều DN nhận được hỗ trợ này nên đề nghị các […]
Gặp gỡ thân mật khối doanh nghiệp FDI trong ngành gỗ, nội thất
——- [English below] Tối qua (29/09), tại Runam D’or đã diễn ra buổi gặp gỡ, ăn tối thân mật giữa lãnh đạo & BCH 5 hiệp hội (HAWA, BIFA, VIFOREST, DOWA, FPA) với các doanh nghiệp FDI trong ngành gỗ, nội thất, nhằm trao đổi, cập nhật các thông tin hữu ích về các hoạt […]
HawaExpo 2023 – the first fair from the 5 Associations
Dear Our Members, To promote this key industry in the eyes of customers and international partners, it is necessary to have one or more large-scale export fairs with diverse product offerings, professional organization and hospitality, contributing to the development and marketing of “Made in Vietnam” furniture. With the consent and authorization from the Executive Committees […]
[Media support] ASEAN YOUTH FURNITURE EXCHANGE (AYFE) PROGRAMME IN MALAYSIA 
MFC Youth Club has been entrusted to organize and host the 6th edition of Asean Youth Furniture Exchange (AYFE) Programme In Malaysia. There will be approximately 50 – 70 Young Furniture Entrepreneurs (age 18 – 45) from ASEAN Countries participating in this event. AYFE 2022 targets participation of 30 International participants and 30 Malaysian participants. […]
Ample room remains for Vietnam’s wooden furniture exports to Australia
In the first five months of 2022, the export value of wood and wood products to the Australian market reached 80,7 million USD, an increase of 15.7% compared to the same period in 2021. Specifically, the group of wooden furniture products has numerous opportunities to increase exports to this market due to the market’s high […]
Ho Chi Minh Export Furniture Fair – HawaExpo 2023
HawaExpo 2023 – Growth Through Diversification Following nearly 15 years of the collaboration between Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City and Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Industry and Trade in organizing the export fairs and trade promotion activities for the furniture industry, we will continue to co-organize HO CHI MINH […]