community awareness on energy transition is vital for progress

Community awareness on energy transition is vital for progress

Energy transition is a collective process, so to ensure active and voluntary participation from all stakeholders in society, a specific and meticulous communication plan is crucial, especially as the objectives align with Vietnam's pursuit of sustainable growth.
outlook positive for vietnams wind power

Outlook positive for Vietnam's wind power

Vietnam witnessed some positive developments for wind power projects, reflecting the country's commitment to transition to net-zero by 2050.
australia and vietnam to develop competitive electricity market

Australia and Vietnam to develop competitive electricity market

The Australian Embassy in Vietnam and the Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV) signed an MoU on April 17 to collaborate on the development of a competitive electricity market.
moit proposes scheme to boost renewable energy procurement

MoIT proposes scheme to boost renewable energy procurement

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has put forward a proposal that would allow manufacturers to directly procure electricity from renewable energy plants, either through Vietnam Electricity (EVN) or independently.
the keys to a just energy and coal fired transition

The keys to a just energy and coal-fired transition

The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is a centrepiece of Vietnam’s commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Agreed between Vietnam and members of the International Partners Group (IPG) in 2022, the JETP aims to support the transition to green energy by providing funding in the form of grants, low-interest loans and investments from both the public and private sectors.
new usaid and standard chartered deal promotes clean energy in vietnam

New USAID and Standard Chartered deal promotes clean energy in Vietnam

The United States Mission to Vietnam announced the signing of an MoU between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam on April 16.
global aid for energy transition ramps up

Global aid for energy transition ramps up

Vietnam has earned a great deal of financial and technical assistance from the international community in recent months for its energy transition.
malaysia sets up clean energy exchange

Malaysia sets up clean energy exchange

The Malaysian government has agreed to establish the Energy Exchange Malaysia (Enegem) to facilitate cross-border sales of green electricity to neighbouring countries.
australia commits aud245 million to boost vietnams renewable energy and climate resilience

Australia commits AUD245 million to boost Vietnam's renewable energy and climate resilience

The Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 16, attracting nearly 200 businesses, investors, and experts from both countries.
australia strengthens climate and energy cooperation with vietnam

Australia strengthens climate and energy cooperation with Vietnam

Australia's Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister will travel to Vietnam to drive cooperation on climate and the energy transition under the recently signed Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.
driving green building development in vietnam from legal aspect

Driving green building development in Vietnam from legal aspect

Vietnam needs assessment tools and a roadmap to expedite green building projects, while introducing more incentive policies and increasing awareness about the benefits of green buildings among investors and consumers.
moit seeks to broaden participation in power purchasing agreement

MoIT seeks to broaden participation in power purchasing agreement

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed an expansion of the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism, which facilitates the direct sale of electricity between renewable energy producers and large electricity consumers.
deputy pm highlights incentive policies for rooftop solar power installation

Deputy PM highlights incentive policies for rooftop solar power installation

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha highlighted the importance of rooftop solar power in ensuring energy security, saying that there needs to be mechanisms and policies to encourage organisations and individuals to invest in solar power.
mpi calls for high tech green energy cooperation from washington investors

MPI calls for high-tech, green energy cooperation from Washington investors

Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has welcomed a delegation from Washington to discuss investment opportunities and cooperation in high technology, semiconductors, and green energy.
wartsila ceo explores outlook of vietnams energy transition

Wartsila CEO explores outlook of Vietnam's energy transition

Finnish technology group Wartsila is exploring opportunities to develop flexible power projects in Vietnam to facilitate the country's energy transition efforts. Håkan Agnevall, president and CEO of Wartsila, spoke with VIR's Thanh Van about the outlook of Vietnam's energy transition and how the company can help Vietnam increase the flexibility of its power system with an increasing proportion of renewables.