foreign firms embrace green power

Foreign firms embrace green power

Vietnam’s green growth strategy - with its focus on renewable energy development - will open the way for foreign renewable energy companies.
strategy on renewable energy development approved

Strategy on renewable energy development approved

The PM has approved a strategy on renewable energy development to 2030 with a vision to 2050.  
big uk cities vow to run on green energy by 2050

Big UK cities vow to run on green energy by 2050

The commitment will mean renewable energy-powered transport, an end to gas heating in official buildings and a programme of mass insulation of homes.
mega shows to stimulate vietnams green initiatives

Mega shows to stimulate Vietnam’s green initiatives

Two mega shows will be held in Hanoi to drive up Vietnam’s water and renewable energy sectors.
ge strives for more in vietnam

GE strives for more in Vietnam

Making his third visit to Vietnam on October 19, GE’s chairman and CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt showed his eagerness of expanding the global player’s operations in renewable energy, healthcare, and aviation following the growing country’s new engagements under global and regional free trade agreements. He affirmed VIR’s Hoang Mai that GE could do more in this small but very important Asian market after more than two decades of its presence here.
south korean firm proposes building solar power plant in southern vietnamese city

South Korean firm proposes building solar power plant in southern Vietnamese city

A South Korean firm specializing in renewable energy and hospital management has recently suggested building a solar power plant in southern Vietnam, newswire Vietnamplusreported Wednesday.
ge vietnam cambodia has new ceo

GE Vietnam & Cambodia has new CEO

US-based energy giant GE officially announced today the appointment of Pham Hong Son, country manager, Renewable Energy, GE Power & Water as the new CEO of GE Vietnam & Cambodia, driving the company’s local growth.
vietnam poised for investment boost in clean energy sector

Vietnam poised for investment boost in clean energy sector

Vietnam’s green prospects look set to grow as investment in renewable energy is on the rise. However, the country needs to overcome a slew of hurdles to reach its full potential.  
ge committed to winds of change

GE committed to winds of change

As a leading US firm that has built up its sterling reputation in Vietnam’s renewable energy sector over the last 20 years, GE is keen on playing a role in developing Vietnam’s wind power as a reliable energy source that can be connected to  the national grid. Peter Cowling, general manager of GE Renewable Asia-Pacific spoke with VIR about Vietnam’s wind power potential and GE’s long-term co-operation with domestic firms in this field.
solar power is key to green building

Solar power is key to green building

With Vietnam set to become a net energy importer in the near future, renewable energy solutions such as solar power are becoming an urgent concern. Tran Van Thanh, executive director of the Vietnam Green Building Council, shared some of his insights into this sector with VIR.
new investment incentives

New investment incentives

Unlike the 2005 Investment Law, the new Investment Law in 2014 includes clearer details about business sectors that qualify for investment incentives, such as: production of new materials, new energy, clean energy, renewable energy; production of products with at least 30 per cent value added; and energy-saving products.
tay nguyen wind farm taking shape

Tay Nguyen wind farm taking shape

The construction of Tay Nguyen wind farm, the first wind farm project in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, has commenced, marking a development milestone for the nation’s renewable energy industry.
feed in tariffs continue to haunt green energy prospects

Feed-in tariffs continue to haunt green energy prospects

The international business community has continued to urge the government to raise feed-in tariffs for renewable energy.
new strategic partnership formed to tap renewable energy potential in vietnam

New strategic partnership formed to tap renewable energy potential in Vietnam

HBRE Wind Power Solution Limited and Huy Hoang Transportation & Logistics Corporation (HTL) recently signed a framework agreement on comprehensive strategic partnership with the aim of promoting investment efficiency of renewable energy projects in Vietnam. 
german firms embrace green power

German firms embrace green power

Vietnam’s green growth strategy - with its focus on renewable energy development - will open the way for German renewable energy companies.