ASEM calls for joint efforts by Asia, Europe to combat climate change

Việt Nam wants to enhance co-operation with the international community to promote renewable energy, invest in new technologies and implement projects for environmental protection,  Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh said at the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on Climate Change Response held in Cần Thơ City yesterday (June 19).

German-funded project on smart power network development approved

Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh has signed Decision 519/QĐ-TTg approving the proposal on a German-funded project to apply smart power network to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Powered by the sun As electricity becomes more and more expensive, solar energy could be a good alternative for Viet Nam. A house built by engineer Trinh Quang Dung in HCM City may be considered the first in the country to be operated by solar energy.