Organised by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and Diễn Đàn Doanh Nghiệp (Business Forum) magazine, the event gathered policymakers and industry representatives to discuss how to accelerate renewable energy adoption and ensure stable power supply.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has urged faster action to remove bottlenecks in implementing the revised PDP8 and accelerate power and grid projects to support double-digit growth.
Once fully operational, the plant, comprising two units with a total capacity of 1,403 MW, will significantly increase electricity supply to the national grid, particularly during peak demand periods.
The Cà Ná Wharf Complex – Phase 1 in the south-central province of Khánh Hòa, worth more than VNĐ60 trillion (US$2.3 billion) in total, were signed on April 10.
Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in the first three months were estimated at VNĐ1.9 quadrillion (US$72 billion), up 10.9 per cent year-on-year.
State-owned giants Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN), Vietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) and Vietnam Oil and Gas Power Corporation (PV Power) on Friday signed crucial agreements on the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for large-scale gas-fired power projects.
ABB has unveiled the next generation of its flagship air circuit breaker, the SACE Emax 3, for the first time in Việt Nam at Power Innovation Day 2026 in HCM City.
Việt Nam will strive to increase the proportion of renewable energy sources to approximately 47 per cent of the country’s total electricity capacity by 2030.
Việt Nam has raised its economic growth target to double-digit growth during 2026–30, which has altered energy demand projections and requires revisions to the national energy plan to safeguard energy supply for the economy.
VietNuc said developing domestic talent must be a priority, with policies to direct top students into nuclear programmes linked to clear job prospects, alongside stronger investment in research and development.
In 2026 as rising power demand and weather risks continue to strain the power system, the focus must be on removing bottlenecks for operations of the power system and the electricity market while accelerating power projects to ensure they come...