A solar power system on the roof of a building in Da Nang. (Source: VNA)
Da Nang (VNS/VNA) – The centralcity of Da Nang, in cooperation with the European Union (EU), has launched apilot project to develop solar energy in the city.
The Da Nang Energy Conservation and Technology Consultant Centre (DECC), underthe municipal Department of Science and Technology, will design and installsolar energy systems at the Da Nang General Hospital, the OncologyHospital, two schools and six households on a pilot basis and build a databaseof solar power capacity in the city as well as a policy framework for cleanenergy development.
The project, funded by the EU to the tune of 447,000USD, aims to increase accessibility to clean energy and raise awareness amongbusinesses and households of solar power, energy saving and environmentalprotection.
It aims to be a good example for localities in Vietnam to promote mass use ofrenewable energy technology at household and public buildings.
The city also plans to build a 4.4MW solar farm on 6.7haof the closed Khanh Son Landfill in Lien Chieu district at a cost of 5 millionUSD to supply 7.7 million kWh (kilowatt per hour) per year to the city’s powergrid, while reducing 5,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.
DaNang has great renewable energy potential, with a 90km coastline, 2,000 hoursof sunlight per year and average wind speed of 3m per second.
According to the municipal Industry and Trade Department, about 30 percent ofthe city’s population use solar power for water heaters, while about 20five-star hotels and resorts are using a solar power water heating system.
Da Nang has applied nano-lighting technology and saving solutions to reduce 30percent of power consumption at public sites since 2009.
Solar power systems and energy-saving Light-emitting Diodes (LED) wereinstalled in deep-sea fishing vessels as a pilot project in 2013.-VNS/VNA
Thua Thien-Hue has pushed investors to consider six solar power projects, a sector for which the central province is offering special investment incentives with a view to boosting green growth.
The Government has approved an additional six solar power projects with a combined capacity of 850 MWp in Binh Phuoc, raising the total solar energy capacity of the southern province to the highest in the country.
A project to build power transmission lines and a 220kV power transformer for connecting local solar energy projects to the national grid started in Binh Phuoc province on December 25.
The price of E5 RON92 petrol is now capped at 20,631 VND (0.79 USD) per litre, up 1,169 VND from the previous adjustment, while RON95-III costs no more than 21,244 VND per litre, up 1,277 VND.
While German consumers are familiar with Vietnamese products such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other quality items remain relatively unknown in the market. The Selgros event not only helped introduce Bac Giang lychee to German consumers but also provided them with the opportunity to experience other Vietnamese agricultural products.
The article by Cuba’s Inter Press Service detailed how Vietnamese private enterprise Agri VMA leased 1,000 ha of land in Los Palacios district, Cuba’s westernmost province of Pinar del Río, for rice cultivation over a three-year period. The project’s first harvest in 2025 recorded an impressive yield of 7.2 tonnes per hectare, far exceeding the local average of 1.6 tonnes.
During the visit, office representatives held a working session with the Tipaza Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with several prominent local businesses operating in key sectors including industry, agriculture, fisheries, food processing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
A Nordic delegation to Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in September will feature leading names in retail, consumer goods, logistics, and sustainable manufacturing, including global fashion giant H&M, offering fresh prospects for partnerships in fashion, textiles, and green supply chains.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,276 VND/USD and the floor rate 23,774 VND/USD.
Effective from the date of signing on June 18, the decision halts procedures outlined in the 2005 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the governments of Vietnam and Laos on the initial implementation of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Cross-Border Transport Facilitation Agreement at the Lao Bao–Densavan border gate.
The event aimed to update businesses on new regulations and compliance requirements regarding US tax, trade, and customs policies, while offering practical solutions to facilitate exports amid shifting trade dynamics.
The festival marks a significant milestone in promoting the brand, value, and legacy of traditional fish sauce - a product deeply rooted in the island’s identity and history spanning over 200 years.
According to Mastercard data, Vietnam has recorded a remarkable 92% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in contactless transaction volume from Q4 2022 to Q4 2024.
Tuan expressed his confidence that LH, with its expertise and experience, would swiftly implement the urban area project, contributing to a modern urban landscape for the province.
With its strategic location, abundant workforce, and modern infrastructure, Vietnam holds significant potential to become a leading centre for power and electronics production in the region and the world.
The renewable energy workforce training and development centre, invested by Germany's GEO Group, is expected to be a cornerstone in shaping Binh Dinh as a renewable energy and innovation hub in central Vietnam, meeting the growing demand for skilled technical personnel in offshore wind, solar farms, and green hydrogen projects.
A notable trend is the shift toward satellite regions. With land scarcity and soaring prices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, investors are eyeing provinces like Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, and Hai Phong, which are benefiting from improved technical infrastructure and transport connectivity.
To further strengthen private-sector innovation, Bac Ninh plans to accelerate administrative reforms, build a digital, service-oriented government, and develop an integrated innovation ecosystem that connects businesses with domestic and international institutions, universities, and experts.
The participation of H&M, one of the world's largest fashion corporations, in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City in early September is considered a special highlight, opening up many cooperation opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the fashion, textiles and sustainable supply chains.
This latest order builds on a previous agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow last year for 40 engines, bringing the total number of Trent 7000 engines ordered by the airline to 80.
A solar power system on the roof of a building in Da Nang. (Source: VNA)
