Vietnam prioritises green transition and sustainable development
Party General Secretary and President To Lam has written an article emphasising the urgent need to transform development thinking, accelerate the green transition, protect the environment and oceans, and build a Vietnam that develops rapidly while remaining sustainable and in harmony with nature.
Vietnam launches first direct renewable power deal
TTC Duc Hue 2 solar power plant and Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen Co. (SEVT) began operating under the direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism through the national grid on June 1, marking the first practical implementation of the DPPA framework through Vietnam’s electricity market and expanding green power purchasing…
Legal clarity will help Vietnam unlock offshore wind power potential: Danish ambassador
Danish Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz has shared his appreciation for the drastic steps Vietnam has taken to implement its commitment to net-zero emissions. However, according to Prytz, Vietnam needs a clear legal framework as…
Suitable battery storage can mitigate grid congestion
As Vietnam accelerates its energy transition, battery energy storage is emerging as a critical piece of the puzzle, Lu Jian, deputy general manager at Windey Innovolts, talked with VIR’s Nguyen Huong the company’s perspective on…
Consistency & clarity required for renewables
Mr. Stuart Livesey, Co-Chairman of the Green Growth Sector Committee, Board Member of EuroCham, and Country Representative of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, tells Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy about the actuality of developing renewable energy in…
Regional cooperation spurs green tourism for net zero future
A green tourism development initiative themed “Sustainable Tourism and Net Zero Goal” is gaining momentum in Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta provinces within their tourism cooperation.
Vietnam needs 400 billion USD for climate change response
Vietnam will need about 400 billion USD between now and 2040 to respond to climate change, according to the Climate Change Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
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