Việt Nam in need of new energy
Việt Nam should have ample motivation to exploit new and clean energy to ensure energy security and address environmental issues. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at a press conference on the issues. Việt Nam News journalist Nguyễn Linh Anh reports. The seminar today is about energy security in the context of climate change. What […]
Việt Nam Renewable Energy Week 2019 starts in Hà Nội
Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2019 started in Hà Nội on Tuesday, covering discussions on the development of renewable energy resources, including solar and wind power.— VNS Photo Kiều Vân HÀ NỘI – Vietnam Renewable Energy Week 2019 started in Hà Nội on Tuesday, covering discussions on the development of renewable energy resources, including solar and […]
Việt Nam seeks investment in energy market
HCM CITY — As one of the most efficient power markets in Southeast Asia, Việt Nam has huge prospects, especially in renewable energy, experts have said. There is need for investment in Việt Nam in production, export capacities and upgrading of infrastructure, Phan Thế Anh, deputy general director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s […]
Vietnam approves 2.2GW gas power plant development
The Government of Vietnam has granted approval to global power company AES for the development of a new 2.2GW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant. The new Son My 2 plant will be developed in the south-central province of Binh Thuan, Vietnam. AES president and CEO Andrés Gluski said: “AES is committed to the […]
Vietnam cities embrace smart technology
In efforts to embrace the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), cities and provinces in Vietnam are pushing smart city programmes, combining technology with internet-connected devices to enhance municipal management and economy. Smart cities, with new technologies and integration based on sensor collection and analysis of data, are expected to drive economic, environmental and social benefits […]
Vietnam electricity prices go up again after two years
Vietnam’s power prices went up 8.36 percent Wednesday after remaining unchanged for two years. A senior official of the Ministry of Industry and Trade told that prices have gone up from VND1,720 (7.4 cents) per kWh to VND1,864 (8 cents), exclusive of VAT. The ministry had said earlier this month that the Prime Minister had […]
Vietnam Fights China Moves to Hinder Offshore Energy Exploration
Vietnam is pushing back harder against China’s efforts to isolate it diplomatically on a territorial dispute in an energy-rich part of the South China Sea. The foreign ministry in Hanoi on Thursday called on China to immediately order a state-owned survey vessel along with several Coast Guard escorts to leave Vietnamese-claimed waters in its exclusive […]
Vietnam is set to build a US$4.2 billion smart city near Hanoi. Why? Because it can.
Vietnam is growing economically. In fact, thanks to the trade war between the U.S. and China, the Southeast Asian nation has benefited the most as companies look to Vietnam for production purposes. Its economy is also expected to grow 7 percent yearly. Heck, in a recent report released by Google and Temasek, Vietnam’s internet economy is also […]
Vietnam proposes developing nuclear power on small scale
The Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed developing nuclear energy on a small scale post 2030 in its latest version of the draft Vietnam Power Development Plan from 2021–2030 (PDP8) with a vision towards 2045.
Vietnam seeks to develop smart energy
Hanoi (VNA) – A forum on smart energy and optimization of power structure in Vietnam with flexible solutions was held by the Finnish Embassy in Vietnam and Wartsila Group in Hanoi on August 29. Addressing the event, Finnish Ambassador Kari Kahilouto said his country wants to partner with Vietnam in producing clean and smart energy. The […]