Ministry proposes two-part electricity tariff to be piloted from 2026

Friday, Sep 12, 2025

A two-part electricity tariff is a billing system where the total charge to a consumer is split into two distinct components, including a fixed fee for registered capacity and a variable charge based on the actual amount of energy consumed. 

Deputy PM urges tough penalties for delays in power projects

Friday, Sep 12, 2025

Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn at a conference on Thursday asked strict penalties to be raised against developers of stagnant power projects to prevent setbacks from threating the national energy security.

Competitiveness, transparency critical for sustainable electricity development

Thursday, Sep 11, 2025

Electricity pricing mechanism must properly reflect changes in input costs and be able to cover reasonable expenses as well as a fair margins to attract investment.

Millions of customers see electricity bills rise 30 per cent or more

Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025

More than 3.2 million households across Việt Nam saw their August electricity bills rise by 30 per cent or more from July, but initial checks have not found any errors in billing, Việt Nam Electricity (EVN) said.

Power play over EVN losses

Sunday, Sep 07, 2025

The draft has been sent to the Ministry of Justice for review and is expected to be submitted for approval this month.

Experts question proposal to add EVN’s losses to electricity prices

Monday, Aug 25, 2025

Experts remain split on who should bear EVN’s losses.

Powering change hurdles in VN's green energy push

Friday, Aug 22, 2025

The Ministry of Industry and Trade stressed the need to review direct power purchase agreements and new energy mechanisms to ensure transparency, feasibility and support for Việt Nam’s renewable energy transition.

Power prices set to rise as hidden costs surface

Monday, Aug 18, 2025

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed adding previously unaccounted costs into retail electricity prices to help the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) to narrow losses and stabilise its finance.

Developing LNG power: unlocking bottlenecks

Monday, Aug 04, 2025

Most other LNG projects in the Power Plan VIII are still in the project investment phase or looking for investors.

EVN invests nearly $50 million to restart Ninh Thuận nuclear power project

Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025

The move follows the National Assembly’s approval in November 2024 of a resolution allowing the resumption of the project, which was halted in 2016.

Việt Nam outlines three 2026 power supply scenarios amid growing electricity demand

Friday, Jun 27, 2025

In the most extreme case, electricity demand increases by more than 15 per cent, driven by breakthrough economic performance and widespread severe weather conditions.  

EVN secures 65 million EUR loan for expanded Trị An hydropower plant project

Thursday, Jun 26, 2025

This is the first project that KfW has lent to EVN in the form of a direct loan, without a government guarantee.

No power shortages whatever the circumstances, PM asks

Wednesday, Jun 04, 2025

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked efforts and solutions to ensure adequate electricity supply in all circumstances as the country is entering its summer peak demand season, with anticipated record high consumption.  

Electricity price hikes must come with support measures: NA Deputies

Monday, May 19, 2025

This marks the second adjustment since 2023, bringing the total increase over the past three years to more than 17 per cent.

Long-term, transparent roadmap on electricity price hikes needed

Monday, May 19, 2025

The electricity price rise was the second adjustment since 2023, bringing the total increase in the past three years to more than 17 per cent.