Hanoi, April 12 -- Vietnam's forestry industry is setting its sights on reaching an ambitious export target of USD 18 billion in 2025.

However, growing international regulations on legally sourced agricultural and forestry products are presenting new challenges. To stay competitive and mitigate trade risks, Vietnamese exporters are being urged to improve supply chain governance, embrace green production standards, and invest in sustainable development.

According to trade analysts, policy shifts in major markets such as the US and the EU can reshape the landscape for wood and timber product exports. The US is expected to implement stricter trade protection measures in 2025, adding pressure on Vietnamese exporters, who currently send over...