Vietnam Electricity (EVN) planned to put two turbines of Thuong Kon Tum hydropower plant and Se San 4 solar power plant into operation by the year-end.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Electricity (EVN)planned to put two turbines of Thuong Kon Tum hydropower plant and Se San 4 solarpower plant into operation by the year-end.
EVN said it will complete the selection of contractors and bidding packages tokick off construction of Hoa Binh hydropower plant expansion project,Quang Trach I thermal power plant and infrastructure project for Dung Quat I and III mixed gas turbine powerplants.
The group is striving to complete site clearance for the 500kV transmissionline of Vung Ang – Doc Soi – Pleiku 2.
In the first nine months of the year, the group put Duyen Hai 3 thermal power plant expansion project into commercial operation; issued a Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) for the expansion ofVinh Tan 4 thermal power plant at Vinh Tan Power Centrein Binh Thuan province, accepted and put into operation Phuoc Thai 1 solarpower project and performed calibration experiment to prepare power generationof the Se San 4 solar power project.
The group started construction of 107 grid projects, and commissioned 100 gridprojects in the period.
EVN also inaugurated a 22-kV submarine power cable project to supplyelectricity for Nhon Chau island commune in Binh Dinh province’s Quy Nhon city,put a 22-kV submarinepower cable project to Tran island in Quang Ninh province’s CoTo district into operation, and connected Cao Bien village in Thai Nguyenprovince’s Vo Nhai district to the national grid.
The group is working to ensure safe and stable operation of the national electricitysystem and market.
It is also ready to actively prevent floods and storms, and ensure the safetyof dams, reservoirs ad hydroelectric works./.
Renewable energy has emerged as one of the most preferred sectors for investment in Vietnam, according to a survey by international consulting firm Grant Thornton, but the development of such projects has been hampered by a number of challenges.
The Southern Power Corporation (EVN SPC) will start building a solar power plant in July to turn Con Dao island into "a high-quality tourist and economic zone".
Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) is seeking investors in new electricity projects, including solar power plants on reservoirs, in an effort to ensure the safe and stable operation of the country’s electricity market.
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.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
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