lenders integrate a greener perspective

Lenders integrate a greener perspective

Some major Vietnamese banks are intensifying their focus on sustainable practices by dedicating significant funds to renewable energy projects and reducing interest rates for eco-friendly initiatives.
the cost of asias renewable energy challenge

The cost of Asia’s renewable energy challenge

Climate change currently poses the greatest long-term threat to Asian economies. In recent years, the region has experienced more frequent and severe climate-induced extreme weather events – such as droughts, floods, monsoons, and super typhoons – that carry heavy economic and societal costs.
indonesia deploys investment plan for 20 bln usd energy transition pact

Indonesia deploys investment plan for 20 bln USD energy transition pact

Indonesia on November 21 launched an investment plan to attract 20 billion USD pledged by the US and Japan in a renewable energy transition pact agreed last year for the archipelago to slash emissions and wean itself off coal.
clean energy makes up 62 per cent of power consumption in cambodia

Clean energy makes up 62 per cent of power consumption in Cambodia

Cambodian Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rattanak announced on November 21 that renewable or clean energy has accounted for more than 62 per cent of the country's total energy consumption.
china reigns as one of vietnams largest trading partners and investors

China reigns as one of Vietnam's largest trading partners and investors

Vietnam welcomes significant investment from China across diverse manufacturing segments, including textiles, optics, and telecommunications.
renewable energy and future challenges for jica

Renewable energy and future challenges for JICA

Our cooperation in renewable energy began with the support for Da Nhim Hydropower Plant, which was completed in 1964. After its completion, the plant not only served as the main source of electricity in the south of Vietnam, but also played an important role for irrigation purpose.
malaysias petronas keen on renewable and sustainable energy in vietnam

Malaysia's Petronas keen on renewable and sustainable energy in Vietnam

Malaysian energy giant Petronas and its Vietnamese counterpart PetroVietnam are exploring potential collaboration opportunities in the upstream, downstream, renewable energy, and gas sectors in Vietnam.
trina solar to invest additional 420 million in thai nguyen

Trina Solar to invest additional $420 million in Thai Nguyen

Trina Solar, a Chinese enterprise in photovoltaic module and smart energy solutions, decided to inject an additional $420 million into its ongoing projects in the northern province of Thai Nguyen.
danish firms increase green investments in vietnam

Danish firms increase green investments in Vietnam

Two outstanding aspects of cooperation between Denmark and Vietnam over the last few decades, green investment and renewable energy, will be boosted by the establishment of a Green Strategic Partnership.
british businesses eye vietnams renewable energy sector

British businesses eye Vietnam's renewable energy sector

In a week-long visit to Vietnam, a delegation of 14 British businesses specialising in technology and renewable energy services earlier this month scouted for collaborative opportunities, eyeing the nation as a priority destination to expand their footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
24 renewable projects show interest in direct power purchase agreement

24 renewable projects show interest in direct power purchase agreement

24 renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 1,773MW have expressed interest in participating in a pilot scheme for a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) in Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) in a report submitted to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh las week.
vietnam hopes to promote energy transition from green hydrogen

Vietnam hopes to promote energy transition from green hydrogen

The green hydrogen ecosystem based on renewable energy is expected to contribute $40-$45 billion to Vietnam's GDP each year, according to the National Green Hydrogen Summit on October 28.
evn loses electricity monopoly holding 37 per cent of total system capacity

EVN loses electricity monopoly, holding 37 per cent of total system capacity

The state-owned Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has seen a reduction in its once-dominant role in the energy sector, as private investments, particularly in renewable energy, grow to comprise 42 per cent of the nation's power generation capacity in 2023.
pm applauds investment expansion by john swire sons

PM applauds investment expansion by John Swire & Sons

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Chairman of John Swire & Sons Limited Guy Bradley in Hanoi on October 24, welcoming the UK-headquartered firm’s continuous expansion of investment and business activities in Vietnam.
singapore to import 12gw of low carbon energy from vietnam

Singapore to import 1.2GW of low-carbon energy from Vietnam

Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) on October 24 announced that it has given tentative approval for plans to import 1.2 gigawatts (GW) of primarily wind-generated electricity from Vietnam.