coal power balance back on the agenda

Coal power balance back on the agenda

Following global tensions and heatwaves in its metropolises, Vietnam is becoming more ravenous for energy by the day, demanding not just sufficient but also sustainable solutions against the backdrop of its zero emissions targets.
leaders register for renewable energy event

Leaders register for renewable energy event

The Future Energy Show Vietnam and The Solar Show Vietnam – the largest energy events in the nation – return to Ho Chi Minh City once again this July. After an absence of more than three years, they mark the first time that energy leaders have been able to gather on such a scale since 2019.
ensuring both clean and profitable agricultural energy

Ensuring both clean and profitable agricultural energy

Farming in Vietnam is changing and has to change for many reasons. It must adapt to the effects of climate change, such as sea-level rise, extreme heat, flood, and drought risks. Agro-chemicals and straw burning lead to pollution, and drainage water from aquaculture ponds can be treated and re-used. Groundwater is often used unsustainably, so water-use efficiency has to improve. In addition, farmers’ incomes are often too low, and young people are migrating out to cities because they may have a better future there.
scenarios offer clarity for renewables

Scenarios offer clarity for renewables

Bringing together authorities and investors in a transparent manner on appropriate risk-sharing and design of a conducive regulatory framework are considered vital activities for developing new industries for offshore wind, attendees heard at the launch of a new national energy report.
nuclear option weighed up for energy ambitions

Nuclear option weighed up for energy ambitions

Vietnam’s growing demand for energy in service of rapid socioeconomic development and materialising its ambitious dream of achieving net-zero emissions have once again triggered a need to develop nuclear power, which would require thorough analysis.
cme solar and song hong garment promote green energy

CME Solar and Song Hong Garment promote green energy

Known as a leading developer of green energy in Vietnam, CME Solar Company (CMES) has made efforts to accompany many enterprises in the textile, garment, and footwear industries in their transition to using green energy during their production.
danish investors pinpointing rising potential of vietnams green energy

Danish investors pinpointing rising potential of Vietnam’s green energy

Danish investors are eyeing sectors in Vietnam that support a green transition. Kim Højlund Christensen, Danish Ambassador to Vietnam, told VIR’s Nguyen Thu why establishment of a legal framework that allows companies to document related data can help attract high-quality investment from abroad.
finding the spark to ignite energy goals

Finding the spark to ignite energy goals

Transforming Vietnam into a high-income economy by 2045 requires enough juice to power the nation’s machinery. However, with the heavy reliance on coal, the country also needs to tackle issues regarding climate change, thus accelerating its journey towards utilisation of its abundant renewable energy sources.
americans to pump in greener high tech capital

Americans to pump in greener, high-tech capital

Investment from the United States is expected to flow more strongly into Vietnam in the fields of digital economy, green energy, and healthcare.
green energy development a long term orientation in vietnam

Green energy development a long-term orientation in Vietnam

Vietnam boasts huge potential for renewable energy driven by favourable natural conditions and the government’s long-term development orientation.
contributing to vietnams green energy shift emagazine

Contributing to Vietnam’s green energy shift (Emagazine)

With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.
national strategies taking shape in phase out of traditional forms of fuel

National strategies taking shape in phase-out of traditional forms of fuel

Trillions of US dollars are being mobilised to support developing countries to reach the target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
contributing to vietnams green energy shift

Contributing to Vietnam’s green energy shift

With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Phuong Thu about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.
cme solar and swiss responsability fund cooperate in clean energy in vietnam

CME Solar and Swiss responsAbility fund cooperate in clean energy in Vietnam

CME Solar Investments (CMES), one of the country’s leading renewable energy developers, has completed the transaction of debt financing from leading impact investment fund responsAbility Investments AG (responsAbility).
stepping up green energy through direct purchase deals

Stepping up green energy through direct purchase deals

Vietnam-based groups from fashion brands to brewers are likely to miss their global climate change commitments if the long-awaited direct power purchase agreement for them fails to come online next year.