the right choice at the right price

The right choice at the right price

The lack of standard regulations on the quality of solar rooftop products, intense competition, and the absence of requisite awareness may disturb the market as investors and developers are racing to develop their solar rooftop projects in Vietnam to capitalise on feed-in tariff incentives.
fies open doors to global supply chain

FIEs open doors to global supply chain

International corporations are getting more engaged in promoting local sourcing in Vietnam by investing in and sharing expertise with domestic suppliers, thus bringing hopes for the country to further access the global supply chain.
gulf battles to achieve goals

Gulf battles to achieve goals

Although Thailand’s Gulf Group is ­betting on several renewable energy projects in Vietnam, it remains ­uncertain if all projects will come ­online in time to meet their ­commercial operation dates.
industrial zones in red alert over fire prevention

Industrial zones in red alert over fire prevention

Although the damage wrought by the inferno at Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp. in Taiwan has not been assessed yet, it is sounding the alarms for all its facilities across the world, including Vietnam, which was also shaken by two heavy factory fires this month.
home solar system shines in vietnam

Home solar system shines in Vietnam

With a recently ­released incentive policy for renewables, as well as a solar panel price drop, solar rooftop installations are expected to contribute to meeting Vietnam’s increasing energy demand and alleviating grid pressure.
new tech and incentives helping to reduce costs

New tech and incentives helping to reduce costs

Vietnam’s renewable energy is enjoying a positive outlook thanks to policies offering incentives, more competitiveness among supply chains, and further technological improvements that serve to reduce the cost of solar and wind power. Phuong Thu reports.
binh thuan urges grid upgrade as renewables spike

Binh Thuan urges grid upgrade as renewables spike

With the highest solar energy potential in Vietnam, the ­central province of Binh Thuan has asked the government to take urgent action to upgrade the province’s power grid and minimise conflicts with ongoing wind power projects.
supporting industries take the reins

Supporting industries take the reins

With global firms rushing into Vietnam in the era of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, there is an urgent need for the country to develop its own supporting industries.
global trade opens to local companies

Global trade opens to local companies

Upon the entry into force of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, great opportunities for Vietnam will usher in export and import market expansion, as well as an ease in rule of origin. VIR’s Phuong Thu delves into the potential bonanzas deriving from the deal’s member markets.
abb fia formula e championship racing for the future

ABB FIA Formula E Championship: Racing for the future

The roads in Hong Kong got even more exciting with the ABB Formula E race taking place last week, attracting the attention of many fans. This was the 5th of 13 rounds of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. The race has inspired a new generation of people who love speed and the environment.
moves made to reduce glut in steel

Moves made to reduce glut in steel

The Vietnamese steel industry, among others, will no longer be governed by planning but by other related laws, kick-starting the necessity to tighten licensing of new steel ventures in order to avoid slipping into past mistakes. Phuong Thu reports
solar power ventures may lose fit deadline race

Solar power ventures may lose FiT deadline race

A total of 17 proposed solar power projects have been put on ice as they risk missing the deadline of the feed-in tariff of 9.35 cents that ends in June 2019 due to inconsistencies in the ­evaluation of the projects.
uk firm reveals vietnams largest offshore wind plan

UK firm reveals Vietnam’s largest offshore wind plan

After revealing its ambition to build the largest offshore wind farm in Vietnam, a UK-based ­renewables group is to deliver utility-scale offshore wind ­energy that meets the need for affordable electricity in the country.
maximising the wind revolution in energy sector

Maximising the wind revolution in energy sector

With a recent rise of renewables in Vietnam triggered by the growing demand for electricity and conducive policies, solar power projects are outpacing wind power ones. How can wind development catch up with the solar boom in country?  Phuong Thu reports.
abb to showcase latest innovations

ABB to showcase latest innovations

Economic growth and increased levels of consumer demand are some of the ­factors stimulating development within the domestic ­printing and packing industry. With that in mind, robotics multinational ABB will be one of the key headliners facing these factors head-on at this week’s ProPak Vietnam 2019 event.