The bankable answers for renewable energy
January 12, 2022 | 11:00
The Vietnamese government has taken part in discussions with various private sector groups and energy organisations as part of a step-by-step approach for the country’s latest Power Development Plan. VIR’s Nguyen Thu talked with John Rockhold, head of the VBF’s Power & Energy Working Group, about the role of foreign investment in the power and energy sector.
Vietnam to pilot operating carbon trade exchange from 2025
January 11, 2022 | 09:54
Vietnam plans to set up and pilot the operation of a carbon trade exchange from 2025, according to a new Government decree on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and Ozone layer protection.
The Coca-Cola Company and The Ocean Cleanup participate in Vietnam’s plastic pollution prevention
By Kim Hang
January 11, 2022 | 09:00
Coca-Cola Vietnam and The Ocean Cleanup officially announced that Can Tho River has been selected as one of the 15 locations around the globe to be cleaned up by advanced technology stemming the tide of plastic pollution that is invading the oceans.
Europe nuclear plants 'need 500 bn euro investment by 2050': EU commissioner
January 10, 2022 | 11:41
The European Union will need to invest 500 billion euros ($568 billion) in new generation nuclear power stations from now until 2050, the bloc's internal market commissioner said in an interview published at the weekend.
Vietnam’s roadmap to decarbonisation
January 08, 2022 | 16:08
Global demand for energy is increasing due to population and economic growth, especially in large emerging countries, which will account for 60 per cent demand growth by 2025. Vietnam, as a developing country, is therefore facing some barriers.
Evaluating a complex year in wind energy and determining what comes next
January 08, 2022 | 15:00
Last year, one third of the wind power sector’s projects with a combined capacity of around 2,000MW, equal to more than $3 billion in capital, failed to reach completion.
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.
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