be proactive in an uncertain world

Be proactive in an uncertain world

Nguyen My Lan is a familiar face to the media and the B2B market in Vietnam. After 16 illustrious years in power transmission, energy, aviation, and medical equipment, she made a surprise move into paints and coatings. After her first year as general director of AkzoNobel Decorative Paints Vietnam My Lan discussed with VIR’s Hoang Anh about the company’s development directions.
un promises support for vietnams energy transition scheme

UN promises support for Vietnam’s energy transition scheme

The United Nations (UN) has affirmed its willingness to support Vietnam in establishing a partnership on energy transition with the Group of Seven (G7) nations in a letter of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
transmission boost to remove major power bottlenecks

Transmission boost to remove major power bottlenecks

Structural changes to remove the bottlenecks for power generation and create competition in the energy sector are necessary, according to local experts, for example by allowing private investments in the transmission system.
equinor reaffirms entry in vietnams offshore wind

Equinor reaffirms entry in Vietnam’s offshore wind

The official opening of a representative office in Hanoi by Equinor demonstrates the ambition of Norway’s largest energy company in Vietnam, which boasts huge potential for offshore wind development. Jens Olaf Økland, Equinor’s senior vice president, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the group’s upcoming plans in the region.
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.
nation lacking coal supply for sufficient power generation

Nation lacking coal supply for sufficient power generation

Vietnam is in the midst of a major coal shortage due to falling imports, rising energy demand, and transmission limitations, with the issue not only deepening risk of power shortages this summer but also affecting economic recovery.
vietnam us hold potential in expanding economic business collaboration

Vietnam, US hold potential in expanding economic, business collaboration

The United States and Vietnam have a lot of potential to expand their business and trade cooperation in such fields as agriculture, life sciences and energy transition, according to President and CEO of the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) Peter Tichansky.
us partners interested in vietnams energy development orientations

US partners interested in Vietnam’s energy development orientations

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on May 11 (local time) accompanied Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in many activities in the US, including meetings with US partners operating in the field of energy.
pm proposes more us financial support for clean energy climate change response

PM proposes more US financial support for clean energy, climate change response

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Chief Executive Officer of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Scott A. Nathan on May 12 (US time) as part of his trip to the US.
lang son to add 4600mw of wind power in the national power development plan viii

Lang Son to add 4,600MW of wind power in the National Power Development Plan VIII

Lang Son People’s Committee is waiting for the government’s approval to add 4.600MW of wind power to the National Power Development Plan VIII with the addition of 32 wind farm projects by 2030.
investors getting on board the lng train

Investors getting on board the LNG train

Liquefied natural gas-to-power remains an important part of Vietnam’s energy transition story, and investors – both local and international – continue to demonstrate a strong interest in the sector.
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.
aes corporation and pv gas push ahead with son my lng terminal

AES Corporation and PV Gas push ahead with Son My LNG Terminal

The representatives of AES and PetroVietnam Gas JSC (PV Gas) were granted an investment registration certificate for the Son My LNG terminal, which is expected to play an important role in supporting Vietnam’s energy transition and economic growth.
scg announces first quarter operating results with solid performance

SCG announces first-quarter operating results with solid performance

Thai industrial conglomerate SCG has recently reported its operating results for the first quarter of 2022, demonstrating a solid performance with strategies to deal with soaring energy and raw materials costs.
norwegian largest energy company equinor opens representative office in hanoi

Norwegian largest energy company Equinor opens representative office in Hanoi

Norwegian largest energy company Equinor on May 5 officially opened its representative office in Hanoi to tap into the local growth potential.