Vietnam saved nearly 12 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity in the last five years following the implementation of various programmes on energy efficiency.
A 110kV transformer station in Tay Ninh province (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam saved nearly 1🅷2 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity in the last five years following the implementation of various programmes on energy efficiency.
As such, an average of 2.37 billion kWh or almost 3.8 trillion VND (170.4 million USD) were saved each year from 2011 to 2015.
During the period, the Earth Hour campaign, which urges locals to turn off lights and unnecessary electrical devices for one hour, was launched with nationwide publicity blitzes. The event gathered significant support from society. Vietnam was estimated to save an average of 419,000 kWh or 684 million VND (30,677 USD) in one hour without electric light.
More than three million households took part in an energy efficiency project geared at families. Many of the participants cut down their electricity costs by over ten percent annually.
A programme on safe and efficient use of power was introduced at elementary and secondary schools across the nation. This brought basic knowledge about electricity as well as its uses and associated safety measures to thousands of pupils.
Also in the five-year period, more than 110,000 solar boilers were installed replacing electric ones. Currently, there are 700,000 solar boilers operated nationwide, saving 1 billion kWh, which is equivalent to 1.6 trillion VND (71.76 million USD), per year.
The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) subsidised up to 25 percent of fluorescent tube prices to encourage people to replace their incandescent light bulbs. Impoverished households have been given free tubes. The subsidisation eradicated seven billion incandescent light bulbs. As a result, electricity consumption was reduced by an average of 460 million kWh, equalling 700 billion VND (31.39 million USD), annually.
Began in 2014, another subsidisation programme by the Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) enabled 24 enterprises that were recording annual electricity consumption exceeding three million kWh, to use an energy audit service. The cost of their audits totalled 3.3 billion VND (148,000 USD), of which 2 billion VND (89,700 USD) was subsidised. The service helped prevent an average annual waste of 162 million kWh.
In 2016, EVN will continue these sound programmes and promote the use of products with energy-saving labels.-VNA
The Son La Power Company is working to supply electricity to thousands of families residing in remote areas in the northern mountainous province of Son La.
The Prime Minister has ratified a draft content of an agreement between Vietnam and Germany ’s KfW Development Bank for the first phase of a project on smart grid for electricity transmission.
The national power system produced a total of 40.9 billion kWh in the first quarter, an increase of 14.25 percent against the same period last year, according to the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN).
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
A 110kV transformer station in Tay Ninh province (Photo: VNA)
