International financing key to develop Viet Nam's power sector

Thursday, Nov 26, 2020

Viet Nam needs US$150 billion to invest in power projects in the next 10 years, equal to half the country’s current gross domestic product (GDP), which raises demand for international financing.

Viet Nam’s wind sector to see growing opportunities

Monday, Jun 08, 2020

Experts forecast Viet Nam’s wind power sector would further grow in line with the Government’s stronger regulatory support announced recently and rising investor interest, which has strengthened the project pipeline.

VN to import LNG to meet burgeoning electricity demand

Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019

Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) will continue to be strong, outpacing domestic production by 2020 requiring the country to import around one million cubic metres a year.

Why SBV keeps dong weak against US dollar

Monday, Jan 07, 2019

On December 11 the State Bank of Viet Nam reduced the value of the dong against the US dollar by VND9 from the previous day to VND22,775 (US$1).

Energy sector faces big challenges ahead

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018

The challenges the power sector needs to overcome over the next two decades are substantial to ensure it achieves its goals to provide sustainable, clean, affordable and reliable power supply to the people of Viet Nam.

Power sector to overcome difficulties to meet rising demand

Tuesday, Jul 10, 2018

The power sector would strive to overcome difficulties to meet the rising demand over the next two years, which is estimated at more than 10 per cent, according to the Viet Nam Electricity

Companies upbeat on 2017 earnings

Saturday, Jan 13, 2018

Last year was favorable for hyower companies as demand for electricity grew faster than power capacity. This was enhanced by early rainfall which helped increase production.

Wind energy could grow 7% a year: experts

Wednesday, Dec 06, 2017

Experts at a wind energy workshop on December 5 recommended sustainable solutions for development of the wind power sector in Viet Nam.

Property sector urged to seek other capital sources

Monday, Apr 11, 2016

With lending to the property sector almost surely to be tightened, analysts are calling on real estate firms to securitise their projects and list their shares on the stock markets to raise money from the public.

Red tape thwarts energy investors

Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014

More and more foreign investors are keen to enter the power sector, but licensing remains tardy due to challenges related to build-operate-transfer contracts, selling prices, and foreign currency guarantees.

Power sector set for FDI inflow

Monday, Jun 03, 2013

A new wave of foreign direct investment (FDI) is expected to flow into Viet Nam''s power sector to meet the country''s high electricity demand which local power plants have been struggling to meet.