Report Vietnam rubber industry: Current status and sustainable development solutions

Vietnam Rubber Industry: Current status and sustainable development solutions was jointly produced by Vietnam Rubber Association (VRA), Vietnam Timber & Forest Product Association (VIFORES), Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City (HAWA), Forest Products Association of Binh Dinh (FPA Binh Dinh) and Forest Trends. The study, conducted from 2017 to September 2018, aims to broadly assess the industry with a focus on production, processing, trading and product consumption. The report works to clarify the rubber industry's current role and position, and the advantages and difficulties that the it is facing in the context of increasing global integration. The information within this report will help inform practical policies that can minimize market risks and promote future sustainable development. The information in this report is also expected to open opportunities for cooperation between stakeholders, especially between businesses with shared concerns and between enterprises and other stakeholders, and to create momentum for expanding the consumption of sustainable rubber products.