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Inside Vietnam’s only nuclear reactor

Inside Vietnam’s only nuclear reactor

The Da Lat nuclear reactor, with a capacity of 500 kWt, produces radioisotopes for medicine, industrial applications and training atomic scientists.
Malaysia's largest island state aims to be region's 'green battery'

Malaysia's largest island state aims to be region's 'green battery'

Vietnam aims to build safety and security culture ahead of first nuclear power plant debut

Vietnam aims to build safety and security culture ahead of first nuclear power plant debut

This country is the hidden battery powering Southeast Asia

This country is the hidden battery powering Southeast Asia

A large share of this country's electricity is exported to its Southeast Asian neighbors, earning it the nickname the "battery" of the region.
July 23, 2025 | 03:02 pm PT
PM urges Vietnamese, Chinese firms to realize high-level agreements through concrete actions

PM urges Vietnamese, Chinese firms to realize high-level agreements through concrete actions

Vietnamese and Chinese enterprises should work to realize high-level agreements reached by the two countries through specific programmes and projects, with tangible outcomes, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said.
March 1, 2025 | 02:19 am PT
Government approves direct sales of renewable power

Government approves direct sales of renewable power

Rooftop solar and other renewable power can now be sold directly through private transmission lines without having to go through Vietnam Electricity as an intermediary.
July 3, 2024 | 07:45 pm PT
Vietnam commerce and industry federation urges direct renewable energy sales

Vietnam commerce and industry federation urges direct renewable energy sales

Everyone should be allowed to buy renewable energy directly from producers instead of through national utility Electricity Vietnam, the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry has said.
May 7, 2024 | 03:00 am PT
Energy industry needs $190B investment by 2030

Energy industry needs $190B investment by 2030

The total capital demand for Vietnam's energy sector is estimated at VND4.13-4.8 quadrillion (US$163-189.7 billion) in investment capital during 2021-30, according to a plan to implement the National Power Planning.
April 26, 2024 | 05:20 pm PT
Dutch court hears Shell's appeal against landmark climate ruling

Dutch court hears Shell's appeal against landmark climate ruling

A Dutch court will on Tuesday hear Shell's appeal against a landmark climate ruling which ordered it to drastically deepen planned greenhouse gas emission cuts.
April 1, 2024 | 11:57 pm PT
Vietnam can import up to 8,000 MW of electricity from Laos

Vietnam can import up to 8,000 MW of electricity from Laos

Vietnam can import 8,000 MW of energy from Laos if needed by 2030 to ensure adequate supply for the northern region, especially during peak seasons.
April 1, 2024 | 11:29 pm PT
No electricity shortage this year, deputy minister promises

No electricity shortage this year, deputy minister promises

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan has allayed apprehensions of a power shortage in the north this year caused by last year’s deficits.
March 29, 2024 | 10:46 pm PT
Laos wind farms offer Vietnam 4,150 MW of electricity

Laos wind farms offer Vietnam 4,150 MW of electricity

Seven Lao wind energy plants want to sell a total of 4,150 MW to Vietnam, according to national utility Vietnam Electricity.
February 26, 2024 | 08:50 pm PT
Chipmakers among 15 US firms eyeing $8B Vietnam investment

Chipmakers among 15 US firms eyeing $8B Vietnam investment

Fifteen U.S. companies, including semiconductors firms, have expressed interest in investing $8 billion in Vietnam in clean energy infrastructure, contingent on the country's progress on renewable energy rules, a senior U.S. official said.
January 27, 2024 | 03:24 am PT
World added 50% more renewable energy capacity last year over 2022: IEA

World added 50% more renewable energy capacity last year over 2022: IEA

The world added 50 percent more renewable energy capacity in 2023 over the year before, the International Energy Agency said Thursday, predicting booming growth in the next five years.
January 11, 2024 | 01:38 am PT
LNG, offshore wind energy projects may miss 2030 deadline: official

LNG, offshore wind energy projects may miss 2030 deadline: official

LNG-to-power projects typically take 7-8 years to complete while offshore wind energy projects could take 6-8 years, meaning they might not be operational by 2030 as planned.
December 26, 2023 | 02:11 am PT
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