Vietnam keen on pushing for renewable energy: Minister
Vietnam has been actively building energy planning in the direction of reducing thermal electricity, increasing renewable energy and developing gas-fired power in a rational manner, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien. Discussing energy-related issues at a recent meeting with Jung In-sub, CEO of Hanwha Energy Group from the Republic of Korea, […]
Vietnam leads transition to clean energy in South-East Asia, says The Economist
Vietnam is leading the transition to clean energy in South-East Asia and is a bright spot on an otherwise soot-black map, according to an article published recently on The Economist. In the four years to 2021, the portion of electricity generated by solar in Vietnam increased from practically nothing to nearly 11 per cent, the […]
Vietnam looks to cooperate with UK in renewable energy, sustainable development
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) is ready to cooperate with the British Chamber of Commerce (Britcham) in supporting enterprises, especially those engaged in renewable energy and sustainable development to limit waste and environmental pollution, VCCI Chairman Pham Tan Cong said
Vietnam nears US$11bil-plus deal to shift economy from coal
HANOI (Bloomberg): Vietnam is set to follow Indonesia and South Africa with a climate financing package of at least US$11 billion to shift its economy away from coal and boost the rollout of renewable energy sources.
Vietnam needs US$142 billion for development of electricity sector
Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh, Deputy Director of the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that Vietnam needs US$142 billion for the development of the electricity sector.
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 pushes for energy restructuring: official
Vietnam is determined to restructure its energy sector, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An at the 4th High-Level Meeting of the Vietnam Energy Partnership Group (VEPG) held in Hanoi on January 24.
Vietnam Resorts Harnessing The Sun To Attract Tourists
In recent years, Vietnam has embraced renewal energy sources, particularly solar, and now its important tourism sector looks set to do the same to reduce carbon emissions and attract guests looking for more sustainable travel options.
Vietnam should assure investors with stable regulatory frameworks: IFC
Kim See-Lim, regional director, East Asia and the Pacific, for the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), says Vietnam should set up stable regulatory frameworks and make quicker decisions to realize its carbon-neutral target.
Vietnam to auction gasoline from reserves, power outage hits refinery
Vietnam will auction 100 million litres (26.4 million gallons) of gasoline from its national reserves, state media had reported, as a supply shortage enters its second month. The South-East Asian country has had to tap into its fuel reserves since its largest refinery cut production last month due to a disagreement between shareholders over financing […]