green goals can be achieved with collective focus

Green goals can be achieved with collective focus

The Asian Development Bank and GreenYellow Smart Solutions Vietnam last week inked a $13.8 million loan agreement for rooftop photovoltaic solar systems. Sébastien Prioux, CEO of GreenYellow Vietnam and Cambodia, talked to VIR’s Nguyen Thu about the company’s goals in the Vietnamese market and what it expects from upcoming policy.
vietnam eyes green jobs amidst energy transition insights from german experience

Vietnam eyes green jobs amidst energy transition: Insights from German experience

Inspired by Germany's success, Vietnam is gearing up for a surge in green jobs on the push for carbon neutrality by 2050, eyeing over 75 per cent renewable energy usage by 2045.
electricity prices must reflect production costs for green transition

Electricity prices must reflect production costs for green transition

Nguyen Xuan Thanh, a lecturer at the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management in Vietnam, has suggested that for a successful green transition, Vietnam must accurately adjust electricity prices to mirror the costs of renewable energy production.
energy china eyes expansion in vietnam with increased investment in renewable projects

Energy China eyes expansion in Vietnam with increased investment in renewable projects

Energy China, a Fortune 500 energy conglomerate, has unveiled plans to expand its investments in Vietnam.
huawei sets sights on vietnams digital infrastructure

Huawei sets sights on Vietnam's digital infrastructure

Huawei has revealed its ambition to invest in Vietnam's digital infrastructure, underscoring its commitments to an eco-friendly energy transition.
eib and evn explore offshore wind energy collaboration

EIB and EVN explore offshore wind energy collaboration

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) are deepening ties, with advanced loan discussions centred on the Bac Ai hydropower project.
norway and vietnam collaborate on energy transition

Norway and Vietnam collaborate on energy transition

The participation of the private sector is seen as an important aspect of implementing Power Development Plan VIII and promoting Vietnam's goal of transitioning from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy sources.
workshop kicks off course on emissions trading

Workshop kicks off course on emissions trading

The Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership, in coordination with the Department of Climate Change (DCC), held a workshop to promote awareness of the forthcoming Emission Trading System (ETS) on September 14.
hopes rise for further lng conversion

Hopes rise for further LNG conversion

The successful conversion of coal-fired projects to liquefied natural gas ventures is required to ensure energy security and help Vietnam move towards its net-zero ambitions.
renewable energy companies report lower earnings burdened with bond debts

Renewable energy companies report lower earnings, burdened with bond debts

Renewable energy companies have recorded declining earnings results, partly due to burdens on corporate bond payment.
us to set up us asean centre to deepen bilateral ties

US to set up US-ASEAN Centre to deepen bilateral ties

A US - ASEAN Centre will be established in Washington, D.C as part of efforts to deepen relations between the US and the regional grouping, especially in economic cooperation, the US Department of State announced on September 7.
vietnams impressive vision for a cleaner energy future

Vietnam’s impressive vision for a cleaner energy future

Vietnam’s power development plan outlines a comprehensive energy blueprint for the country. Mishra Kumar Sameer, director of Deals Advisory for KPMG in Vietnam, explains how a diversified energy mix with supporting infrastructure will be crucial in meeting environmental commitments and energy security.
standard chartered vietnam injects 60 million in fresh capital

Standard Chartered Vietnam injects $60 million in fresh capital

Standard Chartered Vietnam has underscored its long-standing commitment to the nation's growth with a robust $60 million capital infusion, marking another chapter in its enduring relationship and aligning with its strategic intent to amplify onshore operations and foreign direct investment.
poor progress made in vietnams power sector

Poor progress made in Vietnam's power sector

Vietnam's power landscape has seen a flurry of investment proposals, but on-the-ground progress hasn't met expectations. This underscores the crucial challenge of delivering consistent, reasonably priced electricity.
frasers property vietnam receives leed gold certification for new commercial building

Frasers Property Vietnam receives LEED Gold certification for new commercial building

Frasers Property Vietnam announced on September 7 that its commercial building Worc@Q2 has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for Operations and Maintenance.