evn promises steady power prices amid rising energy concerns

EVN promises steady power prices amid rising energy concerns

Despite rising production costs, there will be no increase in electricity prices this year, stated Nguyen Tai Anh, deputy director of state-run Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) at VIR's conference.
energy giant shell hikes russian exit hit to 5 bn

Energy giant Shell hikes Russian exit hit to $5 bn

Shell on Thursday warned that its exit from Russia over the Ukraine war would cost the British energy giant up to $5 billion, but it would fulfil pre-conflict contracts to buy fuel from Moscow.
virs seminar on investments in the power sector

VIR's seminar on investments in the power sector

The seminar – Streamlining Power Investments in Vietnam – is taking place at 8.45am on April 8 at VIR's headquarters, and will be live-streamed across VIR’s websites and respective fan pages.
streamlining power investments in vietnam to be held on april 8

Streamlining Power Investments in Vietnam to be held on April 8

At 8:45am on April 8, VIR will host the seminar Streamlining Power Investments in Vietnam. The seminar will be livestreamed on VIR's platforms, including baodautu.vn and tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn, and the Facebook and YouTube channels.
eco tech the answer to global volatility

Eco-tech the answer to global volatility

Inflationary pressures around Southeast Asia and the subsequent rises in prices of food, energy, and services are forcing the region’s nations and financial institutions to come up with new strategies to protect themselves from the likely future ramifications of conflicts and climate change.
evn proposes development of renewable power in northern region

EVN proposes development of renewable power in northern region

EVN has proposed to the Government and relevant ministries and sectors a number of measures to ensure power supply, especially in the northern region, including the issuance of mechanisms to develop renewable energy in the region.
vietnamese british firms develop rooftop solar power systems

Vietnamese, British firms develop rooftop solar power systems

Vu Phong Energy Group JSC and British power firm Shire Oak International have signed a deal to develop rooftop solar power systems at factories run by the Republic of Korea’s Hwaseung Enterprise Co. Ltd. in Vietnam.
quang tri allures billion dollar projects

Quang Tri allures billion-dollar projects

The central province of Quang Tri is alluring a raft of projects in renewable energy and seaport infrastructure to best utilise its bountiful potential.
pm stresses urgent need for keeping power supply demand balanced

PM stresses urgent need for keeping power supply, demand balanced

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting in Hanoi on April 3 to look into the electricity supply and the provision of coal and gas for power generation.
evn proposes development of renewable power in northern region

EVN proposes development of renewable power in northern region

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has proposed to the Government and relevant ministries and sectors a number of measures to ensure power supply, especially in the northern region, including the issuance of mechanisms to develop renewable energy in the region.
embracing the potential of vietnams energy infrastructure

Embracing the potential of Vietnam’s energy infrastructure

For drivers of electric vehicles, the expectation around charging their vehicles is much like that of the homeowner when switching on a light or turning on an appliance – that the necessary power is automatically there.
digitalisation on mind of japanese manufacturers

Digitalisation on mind of Japanese manufacturers

Japanese manufacturers in Vietnam are looking to digitalisation, value-added production, and energy-saving to tap into local growth potential. Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of JETRO Hanoi and vice chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the possible Japanese-led investment trends ahead.
hwaseung and shire oak international to collaborate in renewable energy

Hwaseung and Shire Oak International to collaborate in renewable energy

On March 28, Hwaseung and Shire Oak International signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to collaborate on renewable energy in Southeast Asia.
power market prospects in vietnam

Power market prospects in Vietnam

Vietnam’s power market may need to see new-style financial structures in order to push forward. Counsel Ngoc Nguyen and Gaston Fernandez, Vietnam office managing partner at Hogan Lovells International LLP, explain how last year’s developments have shaped the direction to come.
mekong delta on its way to achieve water food and energy sustainability for all

Mekong Delta on its way to achieve water, food, and energy sustainability for all

On February 28, the Vietnamese government approved the Mekong Delta Integrated Regional Masterplan, the first one of its kind. Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Elsbeth Akkerman and Paul Bergsma, representative of consultancy firm Royal Haskoning DHV, talked with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the issues and significance of this master plan.