clean energy

Securing a clean energy future for all of Asia-Pacific

November 29, 2021 | 11:35

The message for the world from the recent COP26 meeting in Glasgow is clear – we must reduce greenhouse gas emissions and one of the biggest sources is energy. But how do we balance the growing need for energy across Asia-Pacific, with the imperative to reduce such emissions?

Clean energy development helps Vietnam reduce dependence on imports: official

November 15, 2021 | 20:15

The increasing proportion of clean energy such as solar and wind power in recent years has helped Vietnam diversify energy sources and reduce its dependence on imported energy, thus enhancing its national energy security, said Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Electricity and Renewable Energy Hoang Tien Dung.

The women changing the face of energy in Vietnam

October 20, 2021 | 12:40

Many women are leading and motivating the country’s business community in its development, embodying Vietnam’s power and serving as role models for today’s youngsters.

Ninh Thuan proposes superseding nuclear power with clean energy

September 16, 2021 | 12:19

Ninh Thuan People’s Committee has requested to supersede 4,600MW nuclear power in PDP VII with LNG in the updated PDP8.

PM calls for ongoing support from UK in low-carbon economy

May 28, 2021 | 20:26

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested the UK Government continue its support to Vietnam in finance, technology, and experience in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy, while receiving Alok Sharma, British Cabinet Minister and President of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26), in Hanoi on May 28.

Green growth strategy receives helping hand

April 07, 2021 | 14:10

The international community is willing to cooperate with Vietnam to implement projects in clean energy to help the country implement its national green growth strategy.

ADB, Phu Yen JSC sign Vietnam’s first certified green loan for 257 MW solar power plant

October 10, 2020 | 10:09

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Phu Yen TTP Joint Stock Company (Phu Yen JSC) on October 9 signed a 186 million USD loan to develop and operate a 257 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in the southern province of Phu Yen’s Hoa Hoi, through the country’s first certified green loan.

Vietnam steps up clean energy development: report

September 18, 2020 | 16:03

The year 2020 marks a major turning point in the energy industry of Vietnam, with clean energy strengthening its solid position and establishing itself as a profitable sector with significant potential for development, while coal-fired thermal power no longer holding the position as a favoured energy source in the country.

Vietnam a $45 billion opportunity for sustainable private investment

February 05, 2020 | 15:40

Opportunity2030: the Standard Chartered SDG Investment Map revealed that Vietnam is a $45.8 billion opportunity for the private sector to achieve UN SDGs.

SolarBK attends Vietnam's biggest international solar power conference

April 13, 2019 | 18:24

SolarBK took part in Solar Show Vietnam 2019 to give domestic and international companies a clear insight into opportunities in Vietnam's power sector.

Brand-building in Central Highlands

March 01, 2019 | 13:02

Despite the convergence of many opportunities in the fields of agriculture, processing, clean energy, and tourism, the Central Highlands region is still facing plenty of challenges as it aims to become one of seven key tourist areas of Vietnam by 2020.