30-04-2019 08:00
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.
24-04-2019 10:17
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.
17-04-2019 16:00
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.
16-04-2019 10:27
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.
04-04-2019 12:14
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.
03-04-2019 11:26
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.
03-04-2019 10:32
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.
29-03-2019 16:00
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.
25-03-2019 09:31
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.
23-03-2019 12:37
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.
21-03-2019 08:00
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
20-03-2019 21:00
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.
20-03-2019 17:11
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.
20-03-2019 17:06
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.
18-03-2019 08:05
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.