New evening peak-hour electricity pricing proposed to start in June

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The National Power System and Market Operation Company Limited (NSMO) has proposed applying new electricity peak-hour pricing from June 1, as scorching weather and rising demand put mounting pressure on the grid, particularly in northern Việt Nam.

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.

[Videos] The heat is on

Wednesday, Jun 26, 2024

Working in the outside sun as temperatures rise may not be ideal, but some people say this is the best time, as their business booms when the weather gets warm.

Grab stops collecting hot weather surcharge

Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022

The Viet Nam Competition and Consumer Authority has worked with related parties to research and collect information to clarify the matter of Grab Viet Nam Company Limited applying a hot weather surcharge.

Cooling machine sales rise with heat

Monday, Apr 02, 2018

Shopping at an electronics shop on Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Street, Minh Truong of Thu Duc District said he was buying an air conditioner for his home to cope with hot weather.