New law marks shift for electricity market
By Hoang Vu and Dac Hoang
February 12, 2025 | 14:30
Last year the National Assembly issued the new Law on Electricity, which took effect from February 1. Pham Hoang Vu, associate and deputy head of project and infrastructure, and Pham Dac Hoang, junior associate of Indochine Counsel, outline key highlights of the law that could potentially transform Vietnam’s energy sector.
ACCA publish guide to sustainability reporting
By Hazy Tran
February 07, 2025 | 17:38
ACCA has published a detailed guide to help businesses identify and disclose material information in their sustainability reports.
Czechia’s emphasis on green and digital transition
By Khanh Linh
February 07, 2025 | 12:03
Hynek Kmonicek, Czech Ambassador to Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Khanh Linh about the obstacles and opportunities ahead.
Vietnam's first LNG-fueled power plant connects to national grid
By Thanh Van
February 06, 2025 | 15:39
Vietnam's first LNG power plant was connected to the national grid on February 5.
Electricity legislation to speed up schemes
By Nguyen Thu
January 23, 2025 | 10:53
Vietnam has made some significant progress in adding more capacity to its electricity supply.
Clean energy developments of scale confirmed
By Oliver Bui
January 23, 2025 | 10:45
Vietnamese clean energy companies are pulling in investments from foreign investment funds, demonstrating the potential opportunities in the country’s clean energy sector.
Online shopping discharges thousands of tonnes of plastic waste each year
By Nguyen Huong
January 21, 2025 | 15:51
To earn $1 billion, the e-commerce industry pours more than 7,600 tonnes of plastic into the environment, while food delivery does nearly 18,600 tonnes of plastic, according to a consultation on the Law on E-commerce the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced a few days ago
118 groups trained in greenhouse gas inventory
By Nguyen Kim
January 20, 2025 | 17:19
118 representatives of organisations, businesses, and individuals were trained in greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory in Hanoi on January 17 with the support of MUFG Bank.
Cyclical green energy cluster planned in Quang Binh
By Nguyen Huong
January 18, 2025 | 20:17
Vietnam Clean Energy Consulting and Investment Co., Ltd. had a meeting with Quang Binh province on January 15 to propose a cyclical green energy cluster.
Proposal made for direct purchase of biomass electricity
By Nguyen Huong
January 17, 2025 | 17:19
The MoIT has proposed biomass electricity be permitted to participate in the DPPA scheme.
Coro Energy puts 47 more rooftop solar sites into operation in Vietnam
By Thanh Van
January 17, 2025 | 15:42
Southeast Asian energy company Coro Energy PLC announced on January 16 that a 47 further sites in Vietnam are now operational and generating revenue.
Numbers crunched for nuclear programme
By Nguyen Thu
January 17, 2025 | 10:14
To resurrect its dormant nuclear programme, Vietnam needs about 2,400 engineers, scientists, and other staff, but officials are warning of a shortage.
Offshore wind must be utilised for energy security
By Nha Phuong
January 17, 2025 | 10:07
The Vietnamese government is pushing for an offshore wind energy pilot this year to hit its power master plan goals and ensure energy security.
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