Green Growth

Energy tech enterprises play pivotal role with innovation

By Thanh Van March 27, 2025 | 13:01

Vietnam’s energy transition plan is drawing acute interest from foreign funds, with more investments bestowed on local firms.

Investors and legislation at odds on energy contracts

By Nguyen Thu March 27, 2025 | 12:54

Liquefied natural gas projects in Vietnam are facing bankability challenges which affect the country’s efforts in energy reform.

Vietnam to impose emission quotas on 150 largest enterprises

By Nguyen Kim March 24, 2025 | 14:00

The government is preparing to allocate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission quotas to 150 facilities across the thermal power, steel, and cement sectors, which together account for 40 per cent of Vietnam’s total emissions.

Offshore wind development plans receive new lease of life

By Thy Nguyet March 21, 2025 | 15:30

The government has put across its strong support for offshore wind development and improving the legal system for foreign investors.

Potential immense for energy landscape

By Thanh Van March 21, 2025 | 15:26

German group Picus Capital, an early-stage technology investment firm, is seeking investment opportunities in Vietnamese tech startups.

Energy firms seek tariff clarifications

By Phuong Thu March 21, 2025 | 15:12

Both foreign and domestic renewable energy firms have raised concerns over Vietnam’s proposed retroactive changes to subsidised pricing for solar and wind energy projects.

Decree upgrade becomes electricity market catalyst

By Ngu Truong and Trang Nguyen March 21, 2025 | 14:53

When first issued, Decree No.80/2024/ND-CP was regarded as a groundbreaking move, serving as a significant catalyst for investors in renewable energy. However, it has already been replaced with a new regulation.

Legal reforms powering Vietnam’s energy transformation

By Hang Thuy March 21, 2025 | 14:39

VILAF experts Vo Ha Duyen, Mai Phuoc Thuan, and Ha Ngoc Hai examine the legal developments shaping Vietnam’s energy future.

Hungary to train 1,000 Vietnamese specialists for country's first nuclear plant

By Trang Huyen March 21, 2025 | 08:46

With 50 years of experience in operating nuclear power plants, Hungary is set to assist Vietnam in training 1,000 nuclear power plant operators as the country develops its first nuclear facility.

Green growth paves sustainable path for pharmaceutical industry

By Thanh Van March 19, 2025 | 09:00

Green growth is becoming essential for pharmaceutical companies in the face of increasingly severe climate change.

Japan's erex obtains subsidy for biomass co-firing project in Vietnam

By Thanh Van March 14, 2025 | 14:31

Japanese renewable energy firm Erex Co., Ltd. will receive a subsidy for biomass fuel co-firing tests at coal-fired power facilities in Vietnam.

Pacifico Energy eyes major wind energy investments in Vietnam

By Nguyen Huong March 13, 2025 | 10:14

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Nate Franklin, chairman of Pacifico Energy Group from the United States, on March 12 to discuss wind power projects.