ge the shortest route towards sustainability

GE: the shortest route towards sustainability

The energy sector plays a key role in addressing climate change, but the accelerated deployment of renewable and gas power together is a viable path to combating climate change. Narendra Asnani, general manager of Contractual Services Asia at US-backed GE Gas Power talked with VIR’s Thanh Van about the future of energy and how GE can support Vietnam’s energy transition.
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.
solar self users seeking parity

Solar self-users seeking parity

A chasm between mechanisms and inconstant guidelines in localities is making it difficult for developers to install rooftop solar power for self-use.
tcp group delivering value

TCP Group delivering value

Vietnam is a growing and important market for TCP Group, the owner of popular Thai energy drinks Red Bull and Warrior. CEO Saravoot Yoovidhya talked to VIR’s Thanh Mai about the group’s vision and key actions to secure a stronger footprint in the market.
trung nam to sell stake in renewable energy assets

Trung Nam to sell stake in renewable energy assets

Vietnamese conglomerate Trung Nam Construction Investment JSC is contemplating selling a minority share in its renewable energy assets.
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.
grand energy aims require direction

Grand energy aims require direction

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.
vingroup to develop second battery factory in vung ang

Vingroup to develop second battery factory in Vung Ang

The conglomerate Vingroup, through VinES Energy Solutions JSC, announced cooperating with Gotion Inc. to develop its second lithium battery factory with the total investment capital of VND6.3 trillion ($273.9 million) in the central province of Ha Tinh.
cop26 president hails vietnams determination in transition to green renewable energy

COP26 President hails Vietnam’s determination in transition to green, renewable energy

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue had a meeting in London on June 30 (local time) with UK Cabinet Office Minister and President for 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) Alok Sharma who expressed impression at Vietnam’s determination in transition to green and renewable energy.
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.
haiphong promotes renewable energy investment in industrial parks

Haiphong promotes renewable energy investment in industrial parks

The event, which took place on the morning of June 29, is the concretisation of the sustainable development strategy of Haiphong's marine economy to 2030, with a vision of 2045.
edpr forays into vietnams renewable energy market after taking over a solar pv project

EDPR forays into Vietnam's renewable energy market after taking over a solar PV project

EDP Renovaveis, SA (EDPR), the world's fourth-largest renewable energy producer, on June 30 announced its foray into Vietnam following an acquisition of a 28MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project for a total consideration of $36 million.
bangchak corporation will sell electricity for vietnam from september

Bangchak Corporation will sell electricity for Vietnam from September

BCPG, the renewable power generation arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, will start to selling electricity for Vietnam from September.
tcp groups ceo announced a new corporate plan

TCP Group's CEO announced a new corporate plan

During his latest visit to Vietnam, the CEO of TCP Group, the owner of popular Thai energy drinks Red Bull and Warrior, announced the new corporate's business plan Energising A Better World For All.
energy efficient buildings on the rise in vietnam

Energy-efficient buildings on the rise in Vietnam

Developing energy-efficient buildings is an inevitable trend for Vietnam to achieve its environmental objectives.