22-02-2023 16:52
Foreign investors have been closely monitoring a proposed pilot on the direct power purchase agreements in Vietnam, especially those with a long-term business strategy in renewable energy. However, the country’s limited mechanisms may mean the long-term goals will be difficult to attain.
08-02-2023 14:28
Thailand’s Super Energy Group is demonstrating its commitment in the Vietnamese market through expanding investment and its portfolio.
02-01-2023 21:45
Manufacturing enterprises such as Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation are heralding bright spots in Vietnam’s economic picture in 2022 that have created confidence and a foundation for 2023.
14-12-2022 10:53
In Vietnam, new markets are emerging daily as more investors demonstrate attraction for wind power projects, and Power Engineering Consulting JSC 4 (EVNPECC4) is deemed to have strong capability in power grids, renewable energy, surveys, and more. The company’s chairman Le Cao Quyen talked to VIR’s Phuong Thu about the challenges and policy suggestions to develop wind power in Vietnam.
14-09-2022 09:00
Due to several legal pitfalls, conflicts may occur among wind power investors, both onshore and off, as they take part in surveying activities for their potential projects.
08-09-2022 11:53
Three months after ending the preferential policy of 50 per cent reduction in registration fees for domestically-assembled cars, the volume of imported cars to Vietnam has increased sharply.
07-09-2022 09:13
Foreign investors are increasing activities in renewable energy in Vietnam through new tie-ups, with a focus laid on self-use electricity due to the country’s global commitments to a greener future.
27-08-2022 08:00
The world’s biggest wind turbine makers are garnering lower profits in the context of the global energy crisis in Europe and uncertain policies in many other regions.
07-08-2022 22:00
The parity of the Euro with the US dollar is causing some headaches for Vietnamese exporters, even though various importers are likely to reap more benefits.
27-07-2022 18:41
Although the United States has frozen tariffs on Vietnamese solar panels for the next two years, the influx of cheap Chinese goods means there may not be enough domestic companies to take advantage of it.
17-07-2022 10:00
A chasm between mechanisms and inconstant guidelines in localities is making it difficult for developers to install rooftop solar power for self-use.
07-07-2022 10:24
In order to realise its climate pledges, Vietnam is looking into alternative energy sources, but the sluggish development of the nation’s key power development plan is likely to keep its ambitions out of reach.
23-06-2022 14:50
Developers and investors are asking for incentives for the first step instead of a bidding mechanism to develop offshore wind power projects in Vietnam, in order to reach the target of 7GW of offshore wind power by 2030.
14-06-2022 10:00
Vietnam is promoting economic restructuring in association with the development of a green and circular economy. Vu Minh Ly, deputy director of the Communication Centre for Environmental Resources at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, talked with VIR’s Phuong Thu about the efforts in terms of reducing plastic waste for sustainable development.
12-05-2022 20:00
Liquefied natural gas-to-power remains an important part of Vietnam’s energy transition story, and investors – both local and international – continue to demonstrate a strong interest in the sector.