Promises must be kept in climate fight
By Nguyen Thu
October 20, 2021 | 11:00
The COP26 summit will bring the world together to accelerate action on the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
New climate change adaptation project launched
By Thanh Tung
October 16, 2021 | 12:17
The UNDP, MARD, and five provinces launched a Green Climate Fund to fund a $30 million climate change adaption project to strengthen smallholder agriculture.
SkyX Solar invests $100 million in 200MWp rooftop solar capacity in next three years
By Bich Ngoc
October 14, 2021 | 12:01
EDF Renewables has made a significant investment in SkyX Energy, the holding company of rooftop solar developer SkyX Solar and a VinaCapital subsidiary.
Zooming ahead in sustainable economic growth – digitally
By Tanja Leimgruber
October 14, 2021 | 10:04
Over the past three decades, Vietnam’s socioeconomic growth has been a remarkable success story. However, rapid economic development and industrialisation has come at a cost. Energy consumption has tripled over the past decade, making Vietnam one of the most energy intensive countries in East Asia. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are increasing rapidly and expected to triple by 2030.
Lenders energise foreign-owned power projects
By Celine Luu
October 14, 2021 | 09:47
A handful of local and foreign banks are leveraging their insights and optimising financial resources to promote energy and power transition in Vietnam, thus contributing to the country’s sustainable national energy policy.
Inconsistencies deter power plan feasibility
By Van Nguyen
October 14, 2021 | 09:45
The Ministry of Planning and Investment has pointed out a series of limitations within the newest draft of the National Power Development Plan VII, asking the Ministry of Industry and Trade to supplement missing content and adjust existing calculations.
$2.3 billion LNG Hai Lang approved in Quang Tri
By Lam Tien
October 11, 2021 | 17:01
The first phase of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant in Quang Tri province has received the official go-ahead from local authorities.
HSBC gives green support to wind energy sector of Vietnam
By HSBC
October 08, 2021 | 18:17
HSBC Vietnam will provide short-term green trade finance for renewable energy construction for Power Construction JSC No.1 (PCC1).
Tetra Pak strives for zero waste with new strategic collaboration with Poka
By Tetra Pak
October 07, 2021 | 11:42
Tetra Pak has formed a strategic collaboration with Poka to empower its workers with the tools and training needed to accelerate zero waste processes.
"Let's reduce plastic waste" online campaign launched
By Oanh Nguyen
October 07, 2021 | 08:00
"Let's reduce plastic waste" is expected to gradually change the behaviour of consumers and retailers, encouraging them to limit the use of single-use plastic bags.
Suggestions to address draft power plan shortcomings
October 06, 2021 | 10:10
Independent scientific organisations and many development partners have made efforts to contribute to Vietnam’s development of renewable energy, while ceasing to develop new coal power plants.
Looming FiT deadline impels action
By Nguyen Thu
October 06, 2021 | 10:09
Wind power projects currently under construction that have been affected by COVID-19 will likely receive a new feed-in tariff (FiT) rate instead of the current 8.5 US cents per kWh.
BayWa r.e. launches new services in Vietnam
By Bich Thuy
October 06, 2021 | 00:35
Global renewable energy developer, service provider, and distributor BayWa r.e. has added new services to its "on-the-ground" operation in Vietnam.
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