Solar power plant becomes operational in Ninh Thuan
A solar power plant with a design capacity of 30MWp was inaugurated in Ninh Phuoc district, the south central province of Ninh Thuan on June 16, in the presence of Standing Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong.
Plastics industry seeks lower dependence on material imports
(VEN) - International integration and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) are expected to create great opportunities for Vietnam’s plastics industry to achieve a higher growth rate. However, the industry is encountering difficulties, especially related to raw materials.
Conference seeks to unlock Vietnam’s wind energy potential
Major issues regarding wind energy development in Vietnam are being discussed at the second Vietnam Wind Power Conference that opened in Hanoi on June 11.
Traditional craft in Thanh Hoa yearns for golden age
(VEN) - A number of traditional craft makers in the north-central coastal province of Thanh Hoa, including Nga Son’s sedge mats and Tho Xuan’s matting sedge, cannot make a living any longer. They are nostalgic for the golden age of their crafts and passionate about preserving their ancestors’ legacy.
An Giang: Solar power plant to join grid late this month
The Sao Mai Solar Power Plant in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, among the biggest of its kind in Southeast Asia, will join the national grid at the end of June.
International exhibition showcases latest environment and energy technologies
The International Environment and Energy Technology Exhibition (Entech Vietnam) 2019 kicked off on June 12 in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring 175 booths displaying hundreds of technologies and products in such fields as environmental treatment, new energy as well as renewable energy.
Indian company commissions solar plant in Vietnam
India’s solar PV module manufacturer Waaree Energies announced on June 4 that it has officially put into operation a 50MW ground-mounted solar plant in Vietnam.
International expo on fabric and garments kicks off
An international expo on fabric, garments and accessories, named ‘Denimsandjeans in Vietnam’, kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City, on June 12.
Demand for solar power in Can Tho increases
More businesses and households in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho are installing solar panels to reduce monthly electricity costs.
Vietnam, US talk power transmission opportunities
The Vietnam Electricity National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) and the US Embassy in Vietnam held a seminar in late May to discuss opportunities in Vietnam’s power transmission development.
Manufacturing and processing: The economy’s main growth driver
(VEN) - According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the manufacturing and processing industry was the main growth driver of the economy and the industrial sector in the first four months of 2019.
Quang Ngai largest solar power plant inaugurated
Binh Nguyen solar power plant, with investment from Truong Thanh Quang Ngai Power And High Technology Joint Stock Company, was inaugurated in Nam Binh hamlet, Binh Nguyen commune, Binh Son district, on June 4, becoming the largest solar power plant to date in Quang Ngai province.
From tree to market: Central region develops handicraft value chain
(VEN) - By consulting on appropriate policy development, implementing trade promotion activities to find new markets, and developing product models, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has cooperated with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to create a value chain in the handicraft industry.
Vietnam to face power shortage in future
Vietnam could face a power shortage in the near future due to surging demand and development difficulties. The warning was made at a seminar held in HCM City on May 28 to ensure energy security.
Construction on 50MW wind power plant begins in Bac Lieu
Construction on a wind power plant with a capacity of 50MW began in Vinh Hau A commune, the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on June 1, as part of activities during the Vietnam Sea and Island Week and an Action Month for the Environment.
Vietnam forecast to face net imports of crude oil
Vietnam’s self-sufficiency for crude oil could come to an end due to exploitation that could turn the country into a net importer of crude oil for the first time, experts warned.
Hanoi targets major industrial projects
(VEN) - Hanoi has set a target of reaching an industrial added value growth of 8.6-8.8 percent and developing industrial parks in 2019.
First floating solar power’s inverter station generates electricity
The Da Nhim – Ham Thuan – Da Mi Hydropower JSC sent electricity generated by Inverter B Station to the grid in the central province of Binh Thuan on May 27, raising the capacity of Da Mi solar power plant’s power supply to the grid to 38.2 MWp.
Hai Duong Province focuses on support industry development
(VEN) - The Red River Delta province of Hai Duong considers support industry development as a key to becoming an important link in global supply chains of multinational corporations, while meeting domestic production needs.
Work starts on waste-to-power plant in Bac Ninh
Construction was started on a high-tech waste-to-power plant worth VND1.35 trillion (over US$57.6 million) in Que Vo district, the northern province of Bac Ninh on May 29.