Zoomcast: Creating a strong handshake between Vietnam, U.S.

HIGH POINT — In an exclusive Zoomcast interview, Furniture Today Senior Editor Thomas Russell speaks with Mr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh, chairman of the Handicraft & Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City. Nguyen, who is also chairman of luxury furniture manufacturer AA Corp., discusses how the Vietnamese furniture industry has adapted to the massive shift in sourcing that occurred in response to China tariffs. He also discusses Vietnamese manufacturers’ competitive advantages in the marketplace and what this means for U.S. wholesale and retail customers alike. Finally, he shares some thoughts on the outlook for 2021, particularly related to available capacity at the manufacturing level as the world continues to look beyond COVID-19 now that vaccines have become available. Watch now for these and other insights into what continues to make Vietnam a sourcing solution in today’s global marketplace.