Energy sector CO2 emissions hit record in 2022: study

Energy sector CO2 emissions hit record in 2022: study

Global energy sector carbon dioxide emissions hit a record peak last year counter to Paris commitments, a key study warned Monday, and highlighted the "worst ever" impacts of climate change.
AFD to continue supporting Vietnam's energy sector

AFD to continue supporting Vietnam's energy sector

Rémy Rioux, director general of AFD Group, chairman of the International Development Finance Club and of the Finance in Common Summit initiative, visited Vietnam from February 17-18.
$15.5 billion in financing for green energy from Just Energy Transition Partnership

$15.5 billion in financing for green energy from Just Energy Transition Partnership

$15.5 billion of financing is set to be mobilised for Vietnam’s green energy transition in 2023.
GE: the shortest route towards sustainability

GE: the shortest route towards sustainability

The energy sector plays a key role in addressing climate change, but the accelerated deployment of renewable and gas power together is a viable path to combating climate change. Narendra Asnani, general manager of Contractual Services Asia at US-backed GE Gas Power talked with VIR’s Thanh Van about the future of energy and how GE can support Vietnam’s energy transition.
Transmission boost to remove major power bottlenecks

Transmission boost to remove major power bottlenecks

Structural changes to remove the bottlenecks for power generation and create competition in the energy sector are necessary, according to local experts, for example by allowing private investments in the transmission system.
Vietnam strengthens int'l cooperation to promote renewable energy development

Vietnam strengthens int'l cooperation to promote renewable energy development

By strengthening international cooperation in energy and completing mechanisms and policies in the field, Vietnam is working to improve the efficiency, sustainability and adapting capacity for the national energy sector.
Danish energy leaders welcome Vietnamese alliance

Danish energy leaders welcome Vietnamese alliance

The second Partnering for Green Growth and Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit was hosted  on May 30-31 in South Korea.
Bond issuance power play in energy sector

Bond issuance power play in energy sector

With vast potential and attractiveness, investors are very much keen to increase their foothold in the energy sector by expanding their operations, with the demand for fund mobilisation via corporate bond issuance burgeoning in Vietnam.
New projects add drive to local energy sector

New projects add drive to local energy sector

Vietnam is expected to see a new wave of energy investment, making it increasingly attractive to investors who have however  proposed the removal of some barriers hitting them.
Shaping the energy for tomorrow

Shaping the energy for tomorrow

On July 9, the spin-off of Siemens’ energy business to Siemens Energy was officially approved.
Vietnam Energy Summit 2020: Looking for specific mechanisms for energy development

Vietnam Energy Summit 2020: Looking for specific mechanisms for energy development

The energy sector has grown into a large-scale industry with dynamic growth, but specific mechanisms are needed for the sector to develop further, heard the Vietnam Energy Summit 2020 which opened in Hanoi on July 22.
Vietnam’s renewable energy sector faces obstacles

Vietnam’s renewable energy sector faces obstacles

Vietnam’s energy sector is on the right track developing and using clean and renewable energy, but there are still obstacles ahead to ensure a greener power supply, experts said.
New basis for energy sustainability

New basis for energy sustainability

The Politburo has recently enacted Resolution No.55-NQ/TW on the orientation of Vietnam’s national energy development strategy until 2030 with a vision towards 2045, which features many catalysts designed to spur the growth of the national energy sector. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh looks at fresh points in the new policy, highlighting the measures to increase the private sector’s engagement in the course.