EVN empowers remote southern areas
(VEN) - The Southern Power Corporation (EVN SPC) has invested several trillions of Vietnamese dong in rural power systems in 21 provinces and cities in the south. As a result, people’s living conditions have improved. In 2018, the power sector will continue to expand power grids, especially in remote areas.
Manufacturing firms optimistic about production in second quarter
Approximately 89.6 percent of surveyed enterprises in the manufacturing industry said that their business and production activities will be stronger and more stable in the second quarter of 2018.
Triển khai Chiến lược phát triển ngành cơ khí Việt Nam: Thực hiện có trọng tâm, trọng điểm
Đó là khẳng định của Thứ trưởng Bộ Công Thương Đỗ Thắng Hải tại cuộc họp mới đây về triển khai Quyết định số 319/QĐ-TTg ngày 15/3/2018 (Quyết định số 319), phê duyệt Chiến lược phát triển ngành cơ khí Việt Nam đến năm 2025, tầm nhìn đến 2035.
German company to invest in two solar power plants in Hau Giang province
BS Heidelberg Solar GmbH of Germany said it plans to invest in two solar power projects in Vietnam’s southern province of Hau Giang, namely Hau Giang I and Hau Giang II.
PM urges Hai Duong to become industrial hub
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the northern province of Hai Duong to turn itself into an industrial centre of the northern region and the country at large in the next decade.
EU helps Vietnam’s rural areas access sustainable energy
The European Commission (EC) and the Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on February 27 publicised a component on the EU’s technical assistance to Vietnam’s energy sector.
HCMC pushes development of support industries
(VEN) - Ho Chi Minh City has been focusing on the development of support industries by providing production space, promoting links with businesses, and coordinating with localities on joint development of this important sector.
Japan aids power development in Phu Yen province
The south-central coastal province of Phu Yen is implementing an electricty grid project worth nearly 237 billion VND (US$10.4 million) sourced from Japanese non-refundable official development assistance (ODA).
Vietnam, Laos forge stronger cooperation in power, mining
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for Lao Minister of Energy and Mine Khammany Inthirath in Hanoi on April 4 before he left for the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Cambodia.
MiningVietnam2018: Giải quyết thách thức công nghệ ngành khai khoáng
Triển lãm quốc tế lần thứ 4 về “Công nghiệp khai thác và phục hồi tài nguyên khoáng sản - MiningVietnam2018” diễn ra tại Cung Văn hóa Hữu Nghị - Hà Nội từ ngày 18-20/4/2018 sẽ góp phần giúp ngành khai thác khoáng sản Việt Nam giải quyết thách thức về công nghệ hiện nay.
Work starts on second solar power plant in Ninh Thuan
The construction of a solar power plant with a capacity of 50 MW kicked off in Phuoc Dinh commune of Thuan Nam district, the south central province of Ninh Thuan, on March 31.
Vietnam, US launch first energy security dialogue
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong and Sandra Oudkirk, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of Energy Resources of the US co-chaired the first Vietnam-US Energy Security Dialogue in Hanoi on March 30.
EVNGENCO2 to launch IPO in June
The Power Generation Corporation 2 (EVNGENCO2) is taking necessary steps to conduct the first public offering (IPO) in June, according to newly-appointed Director General Truong Hoang Vu.
Vietnam, World Bank launch energy efficiency project
(VEN) - The World Bank and Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade jointly launched the Vietnam Energy Efficiency for Industrial Enterprises (VEEIE) project on March 5 to support energy-efficient technologies and practices.
Hanoi boosts craft village business
(VEN) - The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade recently held a ceremony to honor craft villages, artisans and outstanding rural industrial products, aiming to promote these specialized and unique villages and traditional craft development.
No door for return of RON92 petrol
After RON92 petrol was replaced by E5 bio-fuel for about three months, several enterprises said that the consumption of E5 was lower than that of RON92 and petitioned the authorities to resume the use of RON92. However, experts and businesses have asserted that the use RON92 petrol should not be resumed.
Vietnam oil firm sells 5 percent interest at offshore block to Murphy Oil
Vietnam’s PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corp., or PVEP, has signed an agreement to sell a 5 percent working interest in an oil block offshore Vietnam to U.S.-based Murphy Oil Corp., the Vietnamese company said.
Work starts on US$7.5 million factory in Vung Ang EZ
The construction of a 170.8 billion VND (US$7.5 million) factory manufacturing mechanical products, machinery and spare parts started at Phu Vinh industrial park inside Vung Ang economic zone in Ky Anh town, the central province of Ha Tinh on March 23.
PVEP and Murphy sign farm-in agreement on Block 15-1/05
PVEP, a subsidiary of the national oil and gas group PVN, has signed an agreement to transfer 5% of its drilling and executive rights, at Block 15-1/05 off the coast of Vietnam, to the Murphy Oil Corporation.
Japan bank considers funding PetroVietnam’s gas project
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is considering funding the Block B&52/97 project of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) using loans without a government guarantee.