Weekly Highlights

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is proposing a Direct Electricity Purchase and Sale (DDPA) mechanism, allowing organizations and individuals using electricity for production to buy directly […]

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has announced that the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has been assigned with the urgent task of completing the draft Renewable […]

“More wind energy, less gas-fired power” is Vietnam Government’s feedback on the latest PDP8 draft. Vietnam Government has provided feedback on the latest PDP8 draft, calling for an […]

1. Japan’s JERA to buy 35% stake in Vietnam’s renewable energy firm for 15 billion yen TOKYO — Japan’s biggest power generator JERA said on Tuesday it will […]

1. Updates on national power development plan VIII (PDP8) Hanoi, 11 August 2022, at the national teleconference with enterprises, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Deputy Prime Minister […]

1. Nearly 93% German firms say will expand Vietnam operations Nearly 93% of German enterprises operating in Vietnam said they will continue to invest in the country and […]

1. Measures proposed to remove obstacles to renewable energy projects The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed the prime minister for approval of several measures to lift […]

1. Ho Chi Minh City seeks for investment in 197 projects The HCMC government is mobilizing public and private funds for over USD40 billion in 197 projects. The […]

1. France applauds Vietnam’s strong energy commitment The French Ambassador to Vietnam, Nicolas Warnery, has said Vietnam’s growth trajectory remains strong given a steady rise of 8%-10% in […]

HCMC – Vietnam no longer requires aliens to take an on-arrival Covid-19 test and self-quarantine, according to the Ministry of Health’s new guidelines. The ministry on March 15 […]

HCMC – If the fuel prices are revised up further in the coming periods, some taxes and fees should be reduced to stabilize the local fuel prices as […]

1.Over 80% of German business intend to expand production in Vietnam HCMC – Up to 83% of German companies in Vietnam said they would continue expanding production in […]