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January 23, 2024
90% of FMCG turn to circular economy: VCCI
According to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), 90% of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) enterprises in Vietnam have shifted toward the circular economy, including food and non-alcoholic beverage big brands such as Nestlé, Coca-Cola, and
January 22, 2024
More corporations want to buy green power without EVN: Eurocham
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam in its latest annual "White Book" highlighted that a significant number of global corporations in Vietnam express their hope to purchase green power directly from generators through the DPPA.
January 18, 2024
Vietnam's Ninh Thuan to launch 8 clean energy projects this year
Ninh Thuan is a focal point for renewable energy development in Vietnam. The local government announced its budget and development direction on Monday, revealing plans for the construction of six wind power projects and two hydropower projects.
January 17, 2024
VinFast shines at CES 2024 with pickup truck, mini SUV & bike
The world's biggest Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), focused on artificial intelligence and electric vehicles this year. VinFast, known as the “Tesla of Vietnam”, introduced three vehicles, including electric SUV, pickup truck, and electric bike.
January 17, 2024
Indonesia's president visits Vietnam's EV maker Vinfast, says conditions ready for new plant
Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited Vietnam’s automaker VinFast’s factory on Jan 13 and said that he would create the necessary conditions for the EV maker to be able to quickly build a plant and invest in Indonesia.
January 15, 2024
2023 is the most difficult year for Vietnamese textile: Vinatex
Affected by the slowdown in global growth, Vietnam's leading textile enterprise, the Vinatex, admitted that 2023 was the most challenging year. However, the market in 2024 is expected to gradually recover, and more emphasis on green transformation.
January 12, 2024
Farmers ambivalent over Vietnam’s low-carbon rice programme
A World Bank-backed project has been criticised by rice farmers for high costs and poor returns. Can its proposed second phase salvage things?
January 10, 2024
China & Taiwan enterprises shift focus to Vietnam in electronic components, green energy
Global economic growth has slowed down, and Vietnam is no exception. Despite this, there are bright spots in public investment and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects; capital from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan has flowed back into Vietnam.
January 09, 2024
EVN pledges no blackout, but power price may rise this year
Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) held its annual conference on Jan. 2, to review the past year's performances and announce new objectives. The attention was focused on how to resolve the power shortages issue and whether electricity prices will rise again.
January 04, 2024
RATCH Invests in Vietnam hydropower plant, targets 30% renewables by 2030
Thailand-listed company RATCH Group has acquired full ownership of the Minh Luong hydroelectric power plant for $25 million. This move is part of RATCH's ongoing efforts to increase the proportion of renewable energy generation, with the aim of reaching 3