SCIC raises US$14.5 million from State capital sale The State Capital Investment Corp (SCIC) has earned VNĐ342 billion (US$14.5 million) for selling a part of its ownership at the Civil Engineering Construction Corporation No 5.

Dams built to deal with lack of fresh water

The central city has begun construction of a steel dam – the second of its kind – on the lower Cẩm Lệ River to reduce salinity and deal with serious water shortages in the dry season this year.

What would Việt Nam be without the Mekong Delta?

With the country overwhelmed by fear of the coronavirus, another even more severe threat is slowly approaching in the south: the death of the Mekong Delta.

Hydropower operation must ensure security, production

The operation of hydropower dams must not have negative impacts on public security or production, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has said.

EVN needs VNĐ93.2 trillion for power projects this year Vietnam Electricity (EVN) needs total investment capital of VNĐ93.2 trillion (US$3.97 billion) for power projects this year and it will focus all resources to ensure the progress of such projects, according to the group. 

More than 24,300 rooftop solar projects installed

More than 24,300 rooftop solar projects have been installed this month, with a total capacity of 465.8 megawatt peak (MWp).

Lâm Đồng takes steps to cope with low rainfall, high temperatures

The Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) province of Lâm Đồng is seeking more than VNĐ127 billion (US$5.5 million) from the Government to repair and dredge irrigation projects and water supply projects in rural areas during the peak drought season.

Discussion urges smarter energy choices for sake of human health

Participants at a recent conference in Hà Nội called for smarter energy choices, given the impacts of coal power generation on air quality and air pollution’s influence on human health.

EVN produces one third of total power output

Electricity of Việt Nam (EVN) has produced 7,185 MW of power, accounting for 33.2 per cent of Việt Nam’s total power output in the 2016-20 period, according to the revised Power Development Master Plan (PDP) VII.

Nghệ An teachers visit student homes despite epidemic1

Schools across the country have been closed for three weeks due to coronavirus (COVID-19), but teachers in remote mountainous areas in central Nghệ An Province have not taken any time off.