French Development Agency funds EVN’s solar power project Vietnam Electricity (EVN) said on October 30 that it has signed a credit agreement for a solar power plant project with the French Development Agency (AFD).

Low water level of Hoà Bình reservoir to affect electricity generation

ADB and DHD sign $37m loan agreement for Southeast Asia's floating PV solar project The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Đa Nhim – Hàm Thuận – Đa Mi Hydro Power Joint Stock Company (DHD) on Wednesday signed a US$37 loan agreement to finance the installation of a 47.5MWp floating photovoltaic (PV) solar power facility.

Lao PM to pay official visit to Việt Nam Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith will lead a high-ranking delegation for a visit to Việt Nam next week.

EVN invests over $397m to expand Hòa Bình plant The Hòa Bình hydropower plant expansion project is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2020 and is expected to be completed in 2023. Currently, related units are rushing to complete the necessary procedures to implement the project.

Where next for renewable energy? According to experts, national energy transition process requires comprehensive and synchronised policies. Đỗ Đức Quân, Vice Director General of the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, speaks to Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Linh Anh about how to promote efficient and sustainable energy transition in Việt Nam.

Ministry to review floating solar-power projects on lake in Đồng Nai The Ministry of Industry and Trade will review and approve eight floating solar-power projects that are expected to be installed on Tri An Lake in Đồng Nai Province.

Secluded Islet's only household offers homestay for visitors

When Nguyễn Văn Long was 26 years old, he moved to Năm Bầu Islet in the middle of a lake in the southern province of Đồng Nai. Nothing unusual about that, but at the time he was the only person there. 

Authorities to have check-up on EVN’s power production costs The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) would check electricity production and business costs of Việt Nam Electricity (EVN) in 2018.

Central provinces asked to prepare for approaching tropical depressions

Local authorities must keep a close watch on the weather and prepare for the worst as two tropical depressions are heading towards Việt Nam, said Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyễn Xuân Cường.