framework urged for battery storage

Framework urged for battery storage

Along with standardising the quality of rooftop installations for self-consumption, it is hoped that investment in battery storage systems will be ramped up in order to avert grid congestion.
investors call for bankable ppa and reasonable price policies for energy projects

Investors call for bankable PPA and reasonable price policies for energy projects

At VIR's seminar on investments in the power sector on April 8, Nguyen Thai Ha, director of T&T Energy Group JSC said that it has developed renewable power plants with a capacity of up to 500MWp, however, it faced challenges with power purchase agreements (PPA) including off-take obligation, off-taker payment risk, and financing arrangements.
a sleek new look for bia saigon special

A sleek new look for Bia Saigon Special

The makers of Bia Saigon, a brand from Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (SABECO), have been seeking new ways to satisfy consumers’ thirst through a new look and taste.
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.
nickel potential eyed up by major players

Nickel potential eyed up by major players

The topsy-turvy nickel price has caused a significant increase in cost pressures in the downstream industry, but nevertheless could mean a windfall for nickel mining.
coastal routes to bolster regional development

Coastal routes to bolster regional development

Coastal routes in several central localities are gradually taking shape with the hope of enhancing inter-regional transport connections and economic development.
contributing to vietnams green energy shift emagazine

Contributing to Vietnam’s green energy shift (Emagazine)

With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.
aiding development in the central region with diversified capital sources

Aiding development in the central region with diversified capital sources

In addition to the rapid disbursement of public investment capital, a series of foreign businesses in the central region have embarked on sizable projects.
transport infrastructure creates momentum for localities

Transport infrastructure creates momentum for localities

Localities in Vietnam’s northcentral and central region are completing important transport infrastructure works to promote interregional connectivity, one of the factors instrumental to their breakthrough development.
institutions gearing up for green growth revolution

Institutions gearing up for green growth revolution

Asia’s demand for carbon offsets is increasing as more global supply chains, manufacturing, and banking sectors attempt to reduce their carbon impact – in which Vietnam may be the ideal location for a green investment wave.
contributing to vietnams green energy shift

Contributing to Vietnam’s green energy shift

With over 3,200km of coastline, Vietnam has huge potential for offshore wind power ventures. Stuart Livesey, senior director and head of Copenhagen Offshore Partners in Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Phuong Thu about Vietnam’s wind power market and how the project he is involved in will contribute towards shaping the country’s offshore wind sector.
usaid delivering needs based assistance via private sector engagement scheme

USAID delivering needs-based assistance via private sector engagement scheme

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment have launched a new project focusing on building the competitiveness of Vietnam’s private sector. Ann Marie Yastistock, USAID Vietnam’s mission director, told VIR’s Huong Thu about the wide ambition of the project.
creating distinct and vibrant digital payment alternatives

Creating distinct and vibrant digital payment alternatives

With the rise in easily accessible digital payment methods, an increasing number of merchants are beginning to accept alternative payments, in addition to cash. Marek Forysiak, chairman of SmartPay, talked with VIR’s Phuong Thu about the firm’s e-payment journey.
sabeco adjusting strategies to face the future head on

SABECO: Adjusting strategies to face the future head-on

Amid the pandemic and its devastating impact, numerous beverage businesses could not suffer any longer and were forced to withdraw from the market, while others remained strong and continued with the mission of recovering the economy fully as soon as possible.
sabeco nurtures unity and continuity

SABECO nurtures unity and continuity

Although the pandemic has poured pressure on the beer industry, Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation has been able to prepare for future uncertainty and protect its labour force through flexible initiatives.