Vietnam will prioritise choosing partners who can commit to joining Vietnamese investors in technology transfer during the development of nuclear power in the country, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Malaysia is making efforts to align with the global trend towards digitalisation, which is driving demand for data centres, cloud computing, blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI).
A security source revealed that following Thailand’s power and internet signal cut-off measures on February 5, illegal businesses operated by these groups have been severely affected, forcing them to relocate from Payathonzu under increasing pressure.
A 1,200 MW wind power plant in Nong district, Laos’ Savannakhet province is expected to export 1,526 kWh to Vietnam annually once its first phase completes by the end of 2027, and additionally 1,112 million kWh per year after its second phase becomes operational in 2030./
In Decision No 262/QD-TTg dated April 1, 2024, the Prime Minister approved the implementation plan for the National Power Development Master Plan in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 23 inspected the section of the 500kV Circuit-3 Quang Trach-Quynh Luu power transmission line project crossing the central province of Nghe An, urging efforts to accelerate its progress.
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.
There are still issues to be resolved with the recently approved National Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8), namely how to attract and encourage private investors, including green financing from foreign financial institutions, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).
Three leading international exhibitions and conferences on energy & electrical solutions (EPV); heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, air filtration & purification, refrigeration systems (HVACR), and maritime (INMEX) for the first time opened simultaneously at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7.
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has been accepted as the investor of the 1.19 billion USD O Mon III thermal power plant located in Can Tho city, under a decision issued by the municipal People’s Committee.
After 30 years of re-establishment, the southern province of Ninh Thuan has promoted its tradition of solidarity, overcoming all challenges to become among localities posting the most impressive economic growth in Vietnam.
The Electricity of Vietnam Generation Corporation No. 2 (EVNGenco2) inked a strategic cooperation agreement with Sembcorp Industries of Singapore on July 11 in Can Tho city to explore a strategic partnership on July 11 in Can Tho city.
Vietnam will need 150 billion USD to invest in power generation projects in the next 10 years, equal to half of the country’s current gross domestic product (GDP), which raises demand for international financing.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has signed a decision on promoting solar power development in Vietnam, including grid-connected solar power buying price.
The Indonesian state-owned electricity company PLN on September 25 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its Malaysian counterpart, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), to begin a feasibility study on exporting 600MW of power to the neighbouring country.
IEA said that Vietnam is at an early stage, so the Government needs to develop an appropriate mechanism, which helps minimise risks for investors in developing renewable energy project.
Users of rooftop solar power will be insured for the first time in Vietnam under a deal among solar energy solution provider SolarBK Holdings, Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), and BIDV Insurance Corporation (BIC).
