germany backs vietnam in energy grid development

Germany backs Vietnam in energy grid development

In July, the government issued a ruling on direct power purchase agreements (DPPAs). Dr. Oliver Massmann, partner and general director of consulting firm Duane Morris Vietnam LLC, spoke with VIR’s Khoi Nguyen about how the move will impact the energy sector in Vietnam, especially when it comes to German investors.
a fresh space for vietnamese singaporean businesses

A fresh space for Vietnamese-Singaporean businesses

New opportunities are coming for businesses and investors of Vietnam and Singapore in the areas such as carbon credits, renewable energy, and the digital economy. Kenneth Loh, vice president of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce’s Hanoi office, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about what lies ahead.
chinese investment inflow becoming stronger with higher quality insiders

Chinese investment inflow becoming stronger with higher quality: Insiders

Vietnam has seen a strong investment inflow from China with the presence of many international corporations in various fields such as technology, electronics, and renewable energy.
navigating asia pacifics renewable energy landscape

Navigating Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy landscape

Despite starting from a low base, renewable energy is experiencing robust growth in Asia-Pacific, with installed generation capacity increasing at an average compound annual growth rate of 9 per cent. By 2030, renewable energy is expected to account for 30-50 per cent of the power generation mix across most Asia-Pacific markets.
accelerator programme for energy efficiency kicks off in vietnam

Accelerator programme for energy efficiency kicks off in Vietnam

Applications are now open for a first-of-its-kind accelerator programme for energy efficiency in Vietnam.
eu underscores importance of trade with vietnam

EU underscores importance of trade with Vietnam

While seeking to elevate its relations with Vietnam, the European Union has pledged to continue providing more support for the country in developing renewable energy and achieving its net-zero emissions, with fresh expectations for larger trade and investment cooperation.
singapores venture capital funds covering all bases

Singapore’s venture capital funds covering all bases

Singapore venture capital funds remain the most active investor in Vietnam, with ongoing investments into local startups and potential targets ranging from renewable energy to electric vehicles.
singaporean mas hold wide promise

Singaporean M&As hold wide promise

Singapore dealmakers continue to set sights on dealmaking in Vietnam, with transactions in fields ranging from renewable energy to real estate.
dppa paves the way to energy transition

DPPA paves the way to energy transition

Direct power purchasing mechanisms pave the way for manufacturers to accelerate their emission reduction strategies by expanding the procurement of renewable energy.
feasibility is a must for successful dppa mechanism

Feasibility is a must for successful DPPA mechanism

A July government decree permits many kind of renewable energy projects to engage in direct power purchase agreements without using Vietnam Electricity transmission line. Tran Dang Khoi, general director of Hero Future Energies Vietnam LLC under Hero Group, told VIR’s Oanh Nguyen about the impact of the policy on renewable energy firms and offered some proposals.
moit report addresses offshore wind project concerns

MoIT report addresses offshore wind project concerns

Despite the ambitious targets set out by the Power Development Plan VIII, no offshore wind projects have yet been approved or assigned to investors.
tra vinh aims to become renewables exporter hub

Tra Vinh aims to become renewables exporter hub

The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is making concerted efforts to grow into one of the major marine economy and renewable energy centres nationwide.
levanta renewables to acquire rooftop solar system in vietnam

Levanta Renewables to acquire rooftop solar system in Vietnam

Levanta Renewables, a leading Southeast Asia-focused renewable energy platform backed by Actis, is acquiring a 28.7MWp rooftop solar system from related companies of locally invested Tien Nga JSC.
samsung electronics vietnam to expand renewable energy procurement

Samsung Electronics Vietnam to expand renewable energy procurement

Samsung Electronics Vietnam is on track to ramp up its climate action by expanding its procurement of renewable energy.
excess rooftop solar power sales capped at 10 per cent of capacity

Excess rooftop solar power sales capped at 10 per cent of capacity

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on July 10 to present a plan that will enable households to sell excess rooftop solar power, capped at 10 per cent of their total capacity.