JAKARTA/HANOI, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Plans to reduce the use of coal in Indonesia and Vietnam with financial support from Western donors face teething problems, which could have implications for the prospects of richer countries helping poorer ones shift to cleaner energy.

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – After the latest power price hike announced by Vietnam Electricity (EVN), many businesses said they are seeking ways to adapt to the new situation.

Vietnam accounted for 69% of ASEAN’s solar and wind generation last year and was the region’s main growth driver in renewable energy development in recent years, a report has found.

Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) is actively pursuing strategies to ensure the continuity of oil and gas production in 2023 in the face of various challenges in its production and business operations.

Vietnam’s upstream sector outlook is brightening as the government aims to accelerate progress on two substantial offshore projects integral to ambitions for a clean energy transition.

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is seeking approval from the Vietnamese government to accelerate the import of electricity from Laos since shortages are forecast in the northern region, according to VnExpress International.

Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) has maintained a high progress of production and business, with all targets overfulfilled by between 3 and 28%.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh wholeheartedly supported Jadestone Energy Plc in its investment in activities related to oil and gas in Vietnam’s continental shelf, especially solutions to develop Nam Du – U Minh gas field in order to provide an additional gas source to the Southern region.

The Vietnamese government has requested that the MoIT amend and supplement the mechanism for adjusting the average retail price of electricity and the structure of the retail electricity tariff.