SCG and Long Son Petrochemicals promote waste segregation awareness
By SCG
January 07, 2022 | 11:58
The ASEAN leading conglomerate SCG and Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd (LSP), a subsidiary of SCG Chemicals, implements the Waste Rescue project to raise awareness.
Vietnam strengthens int'l cooperation to promote renewable energy development
January 03, 2022 | 22:41
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.
Smart grid research to promote renewable energy penetration
By Ngan Ha
December 31, 2021 | 14:33
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has supported a special academy day in Hanoi with the aim of enhancing research into and the widespread adoption of smart grids for the power network to capture renewable energy and to support the development of the country’s smart grid roadmap.
Carbon finance and energy policy in Vietnam
By Marshall Brown
December 30, 2021 | 16:00
Green growth, as defined by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), is “economic growth that is environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive”. Countries pursuing green growth hope to achieve economic growth – often measured in terms of GDP and employment outcomes – while at the same time ensuring social equity, protecting the environment, and taking climate action.
Vinh Long province enjoys Dutch-backed climate adaptation project
By Thanh Thu
December 30, 2021 | 14:53
The Netherlands granted $19.5 million to a climate adaptation project in Vinh Long province.
Norway’s world-class expertise in supporting the energy transition
By Bich Thuy
December 30, 2021 | 11:55
In announcing new net-zero targets by 2050 in November, Vietnam will take stronger measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning from fossil fuels. Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Grete Løchen told VIR’s Bich Thuy how Vietnam can achieve these targets with lessons from her nation.
2021 remains gap year for solar developers
By Nguyen Thu
December 28, 2021 | 11:47
After a boom in solar development thanks to incentives given in 2020, Vietnam held back due to a policy gap that has pushed investors into an awkward situation this year.
Plastic and Health Action Partnership launched to enhance health and environment
By Thai An
December 23, 2021 | 15:35
The Plastic and Health Action Partnership (PHA) is one of the starting actions of Local Solution for Plastic Pollution (LSPP).
Rebooting nuclear power to cope with high demand
By La Hong Ky - National Steering Committee on Electricity Development
December 23, 2021 | 08:00
Nuclear power can be an option to meet the requirements of diversity of power sources, based on the conditions that Vietnam implemented a few years ago. The proposal to restart the nuclear power programme in Vietnam was made amid warnings about resource depletion, setting new requirements for diversifying power sources, developing sustainable energy sources, and meeting the economic growth demand.
Transparent mechanisms advised to make most of offshore wind potential
By Nguyen Thu
December 22, 2021 | 08:55
Offshore wind power is poised to become a key pillar of the nation’s energy transition, and its rapid development is imperative for Vietnam’s net emissions reduction. However, issues remain with policy frameworks and grid capacity.
Australia and Vietnam set to deepen economic ties
By Australian Embassy Vietnam
December 21, 2021 | 17:43
The governments of Australia and Vietnam released a strategy to unlock significant opportunities for businesses across the two countries.
JFE project extends Japanese expertise in going greener
By Nguyen Thu
December 20, 2021 | 09:48
Japan-based JFE Engineering Corporation is participating in a large-scale waste-to-energy project in Vietnam, supporting the country’s efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions amid sustainable socioeconomic development.
Global partnership to support Mui Ke Ga LNG project in Vietnam
By Nguyen Thu
December 20, 2021 | 07:48
Energy Capital Vietnam has joined hands with B.Grimm Power, and Siemens Energy to accelerate the development of the Mui Ke Ga LNG project in Vietnam.
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