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Powering Vietnam’s electricity shift
20-02-2018 09:00
Power efficiency is becoming a pressing issue in Vietnam, where the electricity supply is struggling to keep up with rising demand from economic activities. VIR’s Phuong Ngoc Van spoke to Luc Remont, executive vice president for international operations at Schneider Electric, about possible solutions for Vietnam’s power shortage problem as well as what the European firm can do to help.
Holiday season is prone to fires
11-02-2018 21:55
Fire prevention police across Việt Nam have issued warnings on the use of fire, electricity and petrol during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.
EVN inspection spells two counts of trouble
30-01-2018 11:02
The Government Office has just announced the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue on the financial inspection of state-run Electricity of Vietnam (EVN).
Illegal builders in the spotlight
18-01-2018 16:28
The Ministry of Construction has again proposed that water and electricity supply be cut off at illegal constructions although this measure was discontinued in 2015 because of its inconsistency with regulations.
Foreign investors crowd EVN Genco 3 IPO
16-01-2018 16:15
Numerous foreign investors registered to buy the 36 per cent stake put on offer to a strategic investor in Power Generation Corporation 3 (EVN Genco 3) of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN).
Companies upbeat on 2017 earnings
13-01-2018 09:54
Last year was favorable for hydropower companies as demand for electricity grew faster than power capacity. This was enhanced by early rainfall which helped increase production.
EVN to pay tax arrears of VND1.9 trillion
30-12-2017 09:51
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is demanding more than VND1.9 trillion (US$85 million) in tax arrears from Electricity of Viet Nam (EVN) after uncovering that the group had failed to declare its costs accurately.
IPO of heavyweight power producers electrifies market
29-12-2017 18:32
Power Generation Corporation 3 (EVNGenco 3) of Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) will put VND6.6 trillion ($290.6 million) worth of shares on sale at its initial public offering (IPO) and offer stakes for strategic investors, providing another investment opportunity for investors in the electricity sector, along with PV Power’s offers.
EVN proposes to striking PVC-Lilama off as contractor of Quang Trach thermal power plant
27-12-2017 11:17
Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has proposed the prime minister to replace PVC-Lilama contractor at the Quang Trach 1 thermal power plant project due to its weak capacity as well as EVN’s lack of trust in the company’s ability to develop the construction on schedule, according to newswire Vietnamnet.
Siemens to boost power generation capacity in Libya
12-12-2017 12:27
Siemens has just signed contracts with state-owned utility General Electricity Company of Libya to expand the country’s power generation capacity by approximately 1.3 gigawatts.
Power price hike will have minimal impact
07-12-2017 15:09
On December 1, the average electricity retail price officially increased 6.08 per cent, from VNĐ1,622 (7.1 US cents) to VNĐ1,720 per kWh to (7.6 cents). This marks the first adjustment in power prices for three years, but has raised concerns among many sections of society. Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Việt Nam (ERAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), spoke to the media to clarify some of the issues.
6.0-magnitude quake causes light damage, power outages in Ecuador
04-12-2017 11:00
QUITO: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook coastal Ecuador on Sunday (Dec 3), opening cracks in walls and cutting electricity in the province of Manabi, authorities said. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
Electricity price increases by 6.08 per cent from today
01-12-2017 16:19
The retail selling price of electricity officially increased by 6.08 per cent to VND1,720 per kWh, excluding value-added tax (VAT), from December 1.
Mông villagers in Đắk Lắk access solar electricity and clean water
11-11-2017 17:29
ĐẮK LẮK - More than 190 households from the Mông ethnic group in Ea Rớt Village, in the Krông Bông District of Central Highlands Province of Đắk Lắk have gained access to electricity and clean water thanks to a solar energy system supported by the Green Innovation and Development Centre (Green ID).
Blast kills 13 at wedding in India
02-11-2017 11:00
NEW DELHI: At least 13 people including a pregnant woman were killed when an electricity transformer exploded outside a wedding ceremony in western India, police said on Wednesday (Nov 1).
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