electricity

Solar power rises, but lags demand

14:21 | 30/08/2019 Import-Export

VCN - Although it has grown in recent years, solar power meets only a modest amount of total electricity demand.

Many power projects are behind schedule, increasing power shortage pressure

09:45 | 27/07/2019 Import-Export

VCN- Many big power source projects are behind schedule, especially BOT power sources and coal-fired thermal power projects are identified as the key causes leading to the risk of power shortage mentioned above.

Vietnam considers increasing imports of Chinese electricity

09:02 | 23/07/2019 Import-Export

VCN - The purchasing price of Chinese electricity is more competitive than the purchasing price from Laos and lower than the average price of existing coal-fired power plants (over 7 cents / kWh).

Be careful not to be "disillusioned" with solar power

06:36 | 23/06/2019 Import-Export

VCN - Within a few months, dozens of solar power plants were connected to the national power grid, contributing significantly to reducing supply pressure

Series of projects behind schedule, leading to serious shortage of electricity in the South

09:45 | 13/06/2019 Import-Export

VCN - As many big projects are behind schedule a serious shortage of electricity in the near future is inevitable. Notably, the threat of electricity shortages in the Southern region is serious.

Part 3: Is electricity saving a “cure”?

10:44 | 02/06/2019 Import-Export

VCN- Concerning the story of electricity use in Vietnam,energy expert Mr. Nguyen Thanh Son analyzed that the national GDP reached US$ 245 billion in 2018 under the statistics of the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Planning and Investment).

In the "thirst" of electricity – Part 1: Lack of electricity is no longer a risk

11:09 | 23/05/2019 Import-Export

VCN– The development of the economy together with the impact of rapid climate change makes demand for electricity increase.

Electricity, aviation companies forecast for a great 2019

15:49 | 19/02/2019 Import-Export

Power and aviation companies are among the industries forecast for better things this year according to industry analysts

It is too far away to ensure electricity security in Vietnam

19:56 | 13/12/2018 Import-Export

VCN- Electricity development in Vietnam has undergone two planning stages. Electricity planning VI in 2006-2011, with a vision to 2025; Electricity planning VII in 2011-2020, with a vision to 2030. In the year 2016, the Prime Minister issued a Decision to

The Ministry of Finance answers petitions on raising electricity, petrol and oil prices

13:51 | 07/06/2018 Headlines

VCN- Hanoi voters reflected that raising electricity prices, petrol and oil prices, various taxes, overlapping fees.

Raise electricity prices to offset losses for power sector?

15:19 | 07/12/2017 Headlines

VCN- The retail price of electricity has been adjusted up by 6.08% from December 1st, and from now until 2020, the electricity price will continue to "escalate", creating great pressure for production and business activities of enterprises as well as peop