Vietnam explores bypassing EVN on direct rooftop solar sales
By Luu Huong
May 22, 2024 | 09:34
Rooftop solar, waste-to-energy, and biomass power projects may soon bypass state utility EVN for direct sales, according to Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.
Beacon Fund backs CAS Energy on renewable energy expansion
By Celine Luu
May 21, 2024 | 19:30
Beacon Fund and CAS Energy will work together to advance renewable energy projects.
ESG becoming mandatory criteria for sustainable development of business
By Oanh Nguyen
May 21, 2024 | 16:47
Environmental, social, and governance factors are increasingly becoming a prerequisite component in the investment decision-making process of many investors, with an initiative offered by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
USAID funds $11 million to help Ho Chi Minh City achieve net-zero emissions goal
By Vy Bui
May 20, 2024 | 06:08
With more than $11 million in funding through USAID, Ho Chi Minh City has stepped up its efforts to facilitate energy efficiency gains.
Nescafé report shows increased uptake on regenerative agriculture, higher productivity and reduced GHG emissions
By Thanh Van
May 20, 2024 | 06:04
Nescafé, Nestlé's largest coffee brand and one of the world's favourite coffees, published its second Nescafé Plan 2030 Progress Report today.
US to end duty-free tariffs on Vietnamese solar panels
By Vy Bui
May 17, 2024 | 20:49
The US' duty-free tariff treatment for solar products from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, will end in June.
Vietnam, UK expand climate change cooperation
By Bich Thuy
May 17, 2024 | 07:46
Iain Frew, British ambassador to Vietnam, speaks to VIR’s Bich Thuy about expanded climate collaboration.
DPPA decree may require supplements
By Hara Nguyen
May 16, 2024 | 15:57
The draft decree on direct power purchase agreements, if adopted, will be a convenient mechanism for both renewable energy power generation projects and large customers, but there are still concerns about power transmission and expanding the number of electricity buyers.
Rooftop solar proposal deemed precautionary step
By Nguyen Huong
May 16, 2024 | 15:02
A proposal to prevent self-producing and self-consuming rooftop solar power from being connected to the national electricity grid could discourage investors.
Citi saw significant energy transition investment in 2023
By Huong Thuy
May 15, 2024 | 18:44
Citi saw significant energy transition investment last year, according to its 2023 Climate Report.
Global Climate Partnership Workshop brings financing opportunities
By Bich Ngoc
May 14, 2024 | 19:15
More than 80 professors and experts are attending the Green Climate Partnership Workshop 2024.
Government greenlights wind power imports from Laos
By Vy Bui
May 14, 2024 | 19:09
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved a proposal for wind power imports from Laos in line with the National Power Development Plan VIII.
Vietnam remains focused on EVs for sustainable growth
By Luu Huong
May 10, 2024 | 16:36
A recent HSBC report indicates Vietnam is prioritising EVs as a key driver of sustainable economic growth.
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