Chua said ocean freight for certain destinations have spiked by 300% to more than 500%.
WHILE government policies and laws are key towards facilitating a healthy industry, the role of industry associations are also undeniably important in helping to ensure that regulatory measures support the growth of the industry as well.
For the Timber Exporter’s Association of Malaysia (TEAM), which was established in 1955 with approximately 680 members, it aims to distill the feedback of industry players into a single, concerted voice to liaise with the government on policy and regulatory issues related to timber.
According to its president Chua Song Fong, apart from furniture, most of the other sectors within the timber industry have seen a drop in business since the pandemic’s outbreak.
Dannevirke Christmas tree display at Rawhiti Lodge a winner
13 Jan, 2021 11:38 PM
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Carter and Arthur Brown stand beside the Christmas tree created by their mother Yukimi Brown which was voted the most popular design. Photo / Supplied
Carter and Arthur Brown stand beside the Christmas tree created by their mother Yukimi Brown which was voted the most popular design. Photo / Supplied
Hawkes Bay Today
Dannevirke s Christmas tree extravaganza, organised by the Dannevirke Community Board, was a real success.
Board chairman Pat Walshe said about 800 people visited the display in the Rawhiti Lodge hall from December 14 to Christmas Eve.
Initially the extravaganza was to just be a display but the board decided to make it a competition with the public voting on the two best trees.
Strategic market identification sought for stronger wood trade 09:00 | 14/01/2021
Vietnamâs wood industry is leaving behind a successful 2020, ready to embrace the new advantages that some of last yearâs signed and effective trade agreements bring with them. However, local associations recommend shifting the focus from purely manufacturing consumer goods to creating identifiable brands and innovations.
Economic recoveries elsewhere on the globe will see increasing demand for wood from the likes of Vietnam, photo Le Toan
Vietnamese flooring provider Sagi Co., Ltd. is currently working with Japanese partners to develop a flooring centre in Vietnam. The companyâs director Nguyen Phuc Thang wants to take advantage of his understanding of the Japanese market, as well as the companyâs experience in developing its Son Lam brand for laminate flooring to connect supply and demand for wooden flooring products.
Missoulian Staff
A wind storm toppled trees Wednesday, slowing traffic and causing power outages throughout Missoula and across the state.
A National Weather Service sensor recorded gusts of 125 mph on Mount Sentinel. NorthWestern Energy crews expected to have power restored to everyone in Missoula and Hamilton by midnight Thursday, said Jo Dee Black, a public relations specialist for NorthWestern Energy.
Marie Anderson is an Urban Forestry Specialist with Missoula Parks and Recreation and was monitoring trees being buffeted by the winds in the University District. The ground isn t frozen right now, but is extremely wet, Anderson said. Because of this, many trees with shallow root systems were at risk of falling.
Zonta Festival in the Gardens raffle winners stoked with prize package
14 Jan, 2021 06:48 PM
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Soak and Cycle Pamper Me Holiday prize package winner Jemma McDonald accepts the prize package from Look After Me managing director Julia Anne. Photo / Supplied
Soak and Cycle Pamper Me Holiday prize package winner Jemma McDonald accepts the prize package from Look After Me managing director Julia Anne. Photo / Supplied
Rotorua Daily Post
Jemma and Philip McDonald welcomed the holiday season with an extra special gift under the Christmas tree this year.
They were winners of the major raffle prize for the Festival in the Gardens fundraising event presented by the Zonta Club of Rotorua, held at Palmers in late 2020.