[Videos] Financing a greener future

Monday, Sep 23, 2024

Việt Nam is among the countries with great potential to invest in new renewable energy sources. Under the National Power Development Plan VIII, renewable energy will account for about two-thirds of total capacity by 2045. To achieve this goal, there...

Experts urge to develop hydropower resource

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Government should increase the exploitation of hyower in the context of increasing electricity demand as the potential of the resource remains large, experts said.

Energy giants plans for national power plan

Monday, May 13, 2024

The recent approval of the implementation plan for Việt Nam’s eighth national power development plan (PDP8) has heated up the discussions around business strategies of energy giants in the race to gain advantages in energy transition towards the country’s net-zero...

2024 a year for making breakthroughs: Forum

Friday, Apr 12, 2024

The year 2024 is considered a crucial period for accelerating and achieving breakthroughs in the implementation of Việt Nam''s five-year socio-economic development plan for 2021-2025.

Solutions outlined for LNG power development in Master Plan VIII

Friday, Dec 08, 2023

Việt Nam stands as a nation with abundant favourable prospects for liquefied natural gas (LNG) power, which has caught attention from numerous enterprises and investors, heard a forum held by the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s Business...

VN's power plan lacks mechanisms to attract private investors

Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023

There are still issues to be resolved with the recently approved National Power Development Plan 8th (PDP8), namely how to attract and encourage private investors, including green financing from foreign financial institutions.

Implementing the Power Development Plan VIII needs mindset change

Tuesday, Jun 06, 2023

The implementation of the ambitious Power Development Plan VIII is not without its challenges.

Electric stocks expected to benefit from Power Plan

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The approval of the Power Development Plan VIII is a positive factor to the domestic stock market, especially electric utility stocks. 

Power plan one step closer to net-zero target

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Against a back of complicated geopolitical conflicts and fast-paced technological advancement, Plan VIII would require unconventional ways of implementation to get its results within such a short time frame. 

PM approves National Power Development Plan VIII

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The plan needs US$134.7 billion of funding to develop new power plants and power grids between 2021 and 2030.

Government requests quick completion of Power Plan VIII

Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023

The Deputy Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade to complete the power planning to firmly ensure energy security, provide enough electricity for socio-economic development and people''s life.

PM sets out for sustainable development plan for Central Highlands

Monday, Nov 21, 2022

PM Chính told the conference that the region should put people and businesses at the centre of development.

National Power Development Plan VIII paves way for renewable energy

Wednesday, Apr 27, 2022

The National Power Development Plan for the 2021 - 2030 period, with a vision towards 2045 (PDP VIII) has taken into account the replacement of coal-fired power projects and those that are still pending.

Power generation capacity projected to reach 146,000 MW by 2030

Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành recently took part in an conference with localities regarding the completion of the National Power Development Plan for the 2021-30 period, with a vision to 2045 (PDP VIII).

National power development plan VIII targets drastic CO2 emissions reduction

Monday, Apr 18, 2022

The total capacity of power generation sources is expected to reach 146,000 MW by 2030, down about 35,000 MW compared to the version submitted on March 26, 2021. The peak capacity in 2030 is estimated at about 93,000 MW.