Viet Nam boosts ASEAN sustainable wood supply

Viet Nam is actively transforming its forestry sector into a premier, sustainable hub within ASEAN. Key initiatives include expanding FSC-certified forests, integrating supply chains across Laos and Cambodia, and deploying digital apps to verify timber legality, cementing its role as the 2026-2027 Chair of the ASEAN Furniture Industries Council.

To prevent illegal timber imports, Viet Nam has trained hundreds of frontline officers and equipped customs officials with smartphone apps to instantly identify wood species and trace origin. Besides, the Ministry of Construction is developing new technical standards to utilize sustainable wood as a renewable, low-carbon building material, aligning with national emission reduction targets.