Organized by Handicraft and Wood industry Association of HCMC (HAWA) & Private Sector Development Committee (Committee IV), the Announcement Ceremony is within the framework of the Support program forimproving digital transformation capacity of Vietnam's wood industry, implemented by The Asia Foundation.   The seminar will have the participation of business leaders and information technology personnel at enterprises. In addition to the Announcement of developing Vietnam wood CIO network initiative, there will also be a Signing ceremony of cooperation to improve the digital transformation capacity of Vietnam's wood industry, and a discussion session on the topic: "Values and solutions to boost the development of Vietnam's wood CIO network".   To join the seminar on-site at VFMW 2022 - Furniture Sourcing Day, please register a ticket (this ticket is used for attending 2 days 13 & 14 April access to all seminars, B2B matching, and up to ticket rate, there will be more activities for participants): - Standard ticket: https://b24-u088jt.bitrix24.site/Standard_VFMW2022/

The program is jointly organized by Vietnam Trade Office in the UK, Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency - VIETRADE, and Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCMC - HAWA, with practical and in-depth information about UK market, as well as the opportunities and potential of Vietnam wood and furniture industry in UK market.   Before the 1:1 B2B Matching session between international buyers and Vietnam manufacturers, there will be a seminar, presented by experts of the UK market, including:   Update on trade policy in the furniture sector in the UK market - Presented by Representative of Vietnam Embassy in the UK  The furniture sector in the UK market and notice for Vietnamese export enterprises - Presented by Mr. Kevin Pham –  General Secretary of the Vietnam Business Association in the UK Observation of the level of reception for Vietnamese furniture in the UK market - Presented by Mr. Paul Farley, Editor-in-Chief, the Furniture News Introduce the Manchester furniture show - Presented by Ms. Roberta Bontempo, Representative of Manchester furniture show organizer

The seminar will provide an overall picture of the import and export situation of the wood industry in the key manufacturing provinces of Vietnam's Southeast area. Analysis of current freight rates and forecasting trends in domestic and international freight. The factors affecting freight rates and the operation status of main ports in Vietnam will also be discussed in detail.   Besides, the discussion session on the challenges of import and export transportation, and the opportunities for furniture businesses to adapt and develop will certainly bring useful and much-needed information!   This seminar is organized by HAWA & Vietnam Logistics Business Association - VLA, and attendees can join both on-site & online via Hopefairs.com.    To join the seminar on-site at VFMW 2022 - Furniture Sourcing Day, please register a ticket (this ticket is use for attending 2 days 13 & 14 April access to all seminars, B2B matching, and up to ticket rate, there will be more activities for participants): - Standard ticket: https://b24-u088jt.bitrix24.site/Standard_VFMW2022/