28-06-2023 11:49
Vietnam’s recently approved energy policy serves as a pivotal element in its journey towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with the power sector shouldering the responsibility of eliminating approximately two-thirds of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Philipp Munzinger, director of the German Development’s Agency’s Energy Support Programme, gave his viewpoints on the plan and suggestions to help Vietnam realise its ambitions.
28-06-2023 11:38
A partnership between T&T Group, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), and SK E&S is paving the way for joint initiatives on liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, nationwide supply chains, and hydrogen production, contributing to Vietnam's energy transition and sustainable development goals.
27-06-2023 11:52
Global energy sector carbon dioxide emissions hit a record peak last year counter to Paris commitments, a key study warned Monday, and highlighted the "worst ever" impacts of climate change.
26-06-2023 16:05
Le Thi Thoa, team leader of the Climate Protection through the Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Vietnam (BEM) Project, overseen by the German Development Agency (GIZ), spoke with VIR's Hai Van on some important issues.
26-06-2023 10:58
The Republic of Korea’s Doosan Group said it is eyeing to expand eco-friendly energy investment in Vietnam as one of the future strategies that it is aiming at the potential clean energy market in the Southeast Asian country.
25-06-2023 18:16
The Japan External Trade Organization highly appreciates the strengths and promising land of Quang Binh province for projects in areas like renewable energy, tourism, and manufacturing.
25-06-2023 18:06
Many South Korean investors are looking for investment opportunities in the central province of Quang Binh in terms of energy, trade, and tourism.
25-06-2023 11:35
Vinacapital, an asset management group in Vietnam, and GS Energy, a South Korean company, have inked an MoU with Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) to facilitate the financial development of the Long An I and II liquefied natural gas power plant projects.
25-06-2023 08:30
Quang Binh has identified industrial development as a game changer for the central province, enticing investment into power production, renewable energy, and processing and manufacturing.
22-06-2023 15:35
Vietnam can only reduce demand and alleviate the current electricity shortage by utilising energy economically and efficiently, energy leaders are warning.
20-06-2023 11:29
Weeks after the Vietnamese prime minister approved the national power development plan for 2021-2030 (PDP8), Hanoi and other major northern cities of Vietnam experienced serious electricity supply crunch. The PDP8, which will shape the country’s power development in the next decade, would be a good start to find a solution. Ngoc Nguyen, counsel at Hogan Lovells International LLP, explores the aspirational development goals set by the government and how to resolve the situation.
19-06-2023 18:20
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has submitted to the government a draft mechanism that promotes the growth of rooftop solar power installed in homes and offices for private-use. Rooftop solar power for private use will be exempt from certain business and operation licences, and may be eligible for interest rate, tax, and fee incentives.
19-06-2023 16:21
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved an investment plan, funded by Group A public investment, to construct a new 110kV transmission line from the 220kV Vinh Chau substation in Soc Trang province to the 110/22kV Con Dao substation to supply electricity from the national grid to Con Dao Island.
19-06-2023 14:53
VNDirect, under scrutiny for its substantial exposure to Trung Nam, has clarified the reasons behind its significant investment while addressing the mounting risks and apprehensions of investors.
19-06-2023 11:31
CME Solar JSC, the leading renewable energy company in Vietnam, on June 13, signed a joint venture agreement with Sumitomo Forestry Corporation (Japan) to expand and develop the rooftop solar market to promote the application of clean energy solutions across Vietnam.