Vietnam is struggling to fully utilize the potential of renewable energy because of policy roadblocks even though power shortages are expected in upcoming years.
Category: Viet Nam
Mekong Delta faces increasing erosion along rivers, canals
Cần Thơ has suffered 28 landslides this year, 13 more than in the same period last year.
Vietnam considers scrapping half of coal power plant pipeline in favour of gas and renewables
The government could cancel seven planned coal projects and postpone six others until after 2030 or 2035.
The loneliness of a whistleblower in Vietnam
He kept reporting wrongdoings by China’s Jiangsu Provincial Transportation Engineering Group Co., Ltd, but he never had anyone by his side.
Vietnam proposes audit on water resources in Mekong River basin
With the aim of auditing the management of water resources in the Mekong River basin in association with realizing sustainable development goals.
Vietnam bans imports of wild animals to reduce risk of future pandemics
Vietnam has banned all imports of wild animals, dead or alive, and announced a crackdown on illegal wildlife markets as part of efforts to reduce the risk of future pandemics such as Covid-19.
Vietnam needs $10 bln a year for energy development
Will amend laws governing electricity, oil and gas as well as enact new regulations on renewable energy to develop specialized mechanisms encouraging investment.