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Giấy phép số 4978/GP-TTĐT do Sở Thông tin và Truyền thông Hà Nội cấp ngày 14 tháng 10 năm 2019 / Giấy phép SĐ, BS GP ICP số 2107/GP-TTĐT do Sở TTTT Hà Nội cấp ngày 13/7/2022.
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Hanoi has submitted an important proposal to the Pacific Construction Group (China) regarding the Văn Cao – Hòa Lạc metro line, a project with total investment of 72.3 trillion dong. On the afternoon of April 9, a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation was signed between the Hanoi Department of Construction…
Vietnam's wood industry is facing many challenges from trade defense measures, especially in the U.S. market. In 2025, the wood sector achieved an export turnover of 17.2 billion USD, up nearly 6% from the previous year, but also faced duties of 25% from the U.S. and anti-dumping, countervailing, and anti-circumvention investigations. Wood furniture remains the main product, accounting for more than 60% of total export value. The U.S. is the largest market, accounting for 55% of total export value, while Japan and China are also important markets. Vietnam's wood industry has risen strongly over the past 15 years, but also faces many trade defense cases. Anti-dumping, countervailing, and anti-circumvention investigations are increasing, especially from the United States. In 2025, the U.S. imposed Section 232 tariffs under the 1974 Trade Act on wood and wood furniture imported from Vietnam. This tariff level creates great pressure for enterprises, especially as the U.S. Department of Commerce imposes very high tariffs on plywood and decorative wood products imported from Vietnam. Facing this situation, Vietnam's wood industry has implemented solutions to boost its capacity to respond to trade defense cases. Firms have actively linked up, enhanced supply-chain transparency, and applied accountability systems. The industry also focuses on risk prevention solutions such as ensuring origin rules and strengthening relations with trading partners. In the next period, the wood industry needs to diversify export markets, restructure product lines, and develop a high-quality workforce. The state's role is also crucial in improving the legal framework and sustainable forestry development.
Premium gym chains are entering a “golden era” that is ending or already in decline, as rising operating costs collide with shifting consumer preferences toward more flexible, community-based ways to exercise. Long-term memberships are shrinking, margins are pressured by higher rents and facility expenses, and competition from smaller, more personalized…
