businesses showing the way with major activities in laos

Businesses showing the way with major activities in Laos

Infrastructure, tourism, and energy will be the focal point for Vietnam’s outbound investments in Laos, with major ventures newly approved there.
singapores sp group partners with cj olivenetworks vina set up rooftop solar power

Singapore's SP Group partners with CJ OliveNetworks Vina set up rooftop solar power

SP Group and CJ OliveNetworks Vina Co. (CJ ONS) on March 28 announced a partnership to boost Vietnam’s clean energy transformation through the development of rooftop solar projects.
oil prices stocks higher after eu snubs russia ban

Oil prices, stocks higher after EU snubs Russia ban

Crude prices were higher Friday and stock markets made decent gains after European countries decided against a ban on Russian oil imports over its invasion of Ukraine -- but Germany said it would slash its energy purchases from Moscow.
high prices call for green transition acceleration

High prices call for green transition acceleration

With the military conflict in Ukraine, energy prices have surged to their highest levels in recent times. Brent oil prices surged to $120 per barrel in early March, sharply higher than one year earlier. Natural gas prices on spot markets spiked in tandem and reached a record level of $6 per MMBtu. Global prices of coal and wheat have also sharply increased. Although spot markets tend to overreact and energy prices have partially retreated, they have not returned to previous levels.
central vietnam focuses on renewable energy

Central Vietnam focuses on renewable energy

The central region is appealing to investors in the field of renewable energy to capitalise on its natural resources and boost economic development.
shell appeals dutch ruling on slashing carbon emissions

Shell appeals Dutch ruling on slashing carbon emissions

Energy giant Shell said Tuesday it had filed an appeal against a Dutch ruling to slash by 45 percent its worldwide aggregate carbon emissions by 2030.
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.
gearing up towards a just energy transition in vietnam

Gearing up towards a just energy transition in Vietnam

Vietnam’s ultimate priority is adaptation to the current and expected impacts of climate change. Dao Xuan Lai, assistant resident representative and head of the Climate Change and Environment Unit at the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, outlines the process for the country to achieve its aims.
vietnam to become green manufacturing hub by 2050 through net zero approach

Vietnam to become green manufacturing hub by 2050 through net zero approach

Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at COP26 is expected to bring a tailwind of opportunities, helping to turn the country into a green manufacturing hub and facilitating the export of made-in-Vietnam products into the markets of developed nations.
further delay for russian invested energy projects in vietnam

Further delay for Russian-invested energy projects in Vietnam

Russian-backed energy projects in Vietnam have been put on hold due to ongoing geopolitical concerns.
japanese firms in vietnam turn eyes to non manufacturing industries

Japanese firms in Vietnam turn eyes to non-manufacturing industries

There was a significant increase in Japanese investment in Vietnam’s non-manufacturing industries, such as retailing, education, healthcare, energy, finance and insurance, transport and real estate, according to a 2021 survey of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) on 700 Japanese FDI enterprises in Vietnam.
myanmar promotes production of hybrid electric cars

Myanmar promotes production of hybrid electric cars

To reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment, Myanmar has begun the production and selling of new-energy vehicles, including hybrid electric cars, according to Xinhua news agency.
vietnam seeks us investment in renewable energy

Vietnam seeks US investment in renewable energy

Energy is among potential fields for investment cooperation between Vietnamese and US firms, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announcing that Vietnam gives high priority to sustainable energy development to maintain national energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Pham Tan Cong.
top legislator welcomes japanese firms interest in clean energy development in vietnam

Top legislator welcomes Japanese firm’s interest in clean energy development in Vietnam

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue has welcomed the interest of foreign investors, including Japan's Erex Co Ltd, in clean energy development in Vietnam.
russian energy giant gazprom invests 297 million in quang tri

Russian energy giant Gazprom invests $297 million in Quang Tri

On March 10, high-level officials of Quang Tri People's Committee met Sergey Turmanov, general director of Gazprom International and representatives from Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, according to the locality's official website.