Swedish firms see potential in local power system As Việt Nam faces challenges in a shortage of energy, Swedish enterprises see great potential in developing renewable and smart grids in the country.

Construction of Phù Mỹ solar power plant begins in Bình Định

Clean Energy Vision Development JSC, a subsidiary of Bamboo Capital Group, on May 29 broke ground for the Phù Mỹ solar power plant in Bình Định Province’s Phù Mỹ District.

No electricity price increases until the end of Q2 Electricity and fuel prices won't increase until July at the earliest.

Central hydropower plants' reservoirs lack water

Many hydropower plant reservoirs in the central region are facing water shortages, impacting electricity generation and water reserves for the ongoing dry season from February until July.

Keeping power on is 'a must': PM

Phúc said the EVN must find solutions to deal with water shortages for hydropower reservoirs, especially during peak dry season.

MoIT concerned over potential electricity shortages

In a report sent to the Government and the National Assembly, Anh’s ministry said extreme weather conditions have left many hydropower plants without enough water to produce electricity.

Rooftop solar power becomes increasingly popular in Đồng Nai More and more households and commercial establishments in the southeastern province of Đồng Nai are installing rooftop solar panels to generate electricity for their own use and to sell the surplus to the local utility.

Việt Nam, Cambodia look to foster partnership in 28 areas Viet Nam and Cambodia signed a cooperation agreement covering specific collaboration programmes in 28 areas following the 17th meeting of their Joint Committee on Cooperation in Economy, Culture, Science and Technology. 

Money market loosening, despite wait for rate call

The money market is seeing the first signs of loosening though the State Bank of Việt Nam has yet to make a decision on reducing benchmark interest rates.

Việt Nam could face power shortage Việt Nam could face an electricity shortage of 6.6 billion kWh in 2021 and 11.8 billion kWh in 2022. The shortage could increase to 15 billion kWh in 2023, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).