Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnameselocalities are taking measures to attract more investment in renewable energy,especially solar power.
According to the Government’s targets, solarpower is expected to become the main renewable energy source in the future,with installed capacity to be increased from 6-7 MW by the end of 2017 to 850MW by 2020 (1.6 percent of the country’s power generation) and 12,000 MW by2030 (3.3 percent of the country’s power generation).
Vietnam is among countries that enjoy themost sunlight in the world, with the Central Highlands and south centralregions recording between 2,000 and 2,600 hours of sunshine every year,reported the Vietnam Clean Energy Association.
Average solar radiation is 150 kcal/sq.m,about 2,000 to 5,000 hours per year. However, the exploitation of solar powerin Vietnam has not matched the great potential.
Most solar projects are small scale. Forexample, An Hoi photovoltaic power plant, the first solar power projectconnected to the Con Dao grid in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province since late2014, has a capacity of only 36 kWp and electric power of over 50 MWh.
Experts suggested Vietnam take advantage ofabundant sunlight by building more solar power plants. According to them, withnon-renewable fuel sources running out and demand for electricity for daily useand economic development remaining high, developing clean and renewable energy isa must.
Together with the policy of renewable energydevelopment, there should be a pricing mechanism to attract investors, theysaid.-VNA
The southern province of Binh Phuoc announced on November 17 that it has approved an investment plan for a 54 million USD solar power plant project funded by Indian Tata Power Company.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is keen on exploiting its renewable energy potential and will provide investors with tax and credit incentives, especially for solar power projects.
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) hold potential of long-term cooperation in energy industry, renewable energy and smart grid, said Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Paik Un-gyu.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
Media must not only serve as a channel for information but also act as a vanguard in shaping public opinion, combating misinformation, upholding the Party’s ideological principles, and reinforcing unity between Vietnam and Laos.
In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
A VietnamPlus survey of 764 young people shows that 83.9% of Gen Z use smartphones to read news, only 12% use computers, and the rest access content via tablets.
GVB Startup 2025 attracted the participation of nearly 150 individuals and organisations from across Vietnam. The event seeks to promote bold and ambitious startup ideas and projects, contributing to the future of global innovation, and supporting startups through the provision of resources, networking opportunities, and market insights.
AI could not replace human judgment in verifying information and sensitive political events, and that humans remain the final gatekeepers of content, said Leonid Kovachich, head of the Asian department at Sputnik's international broadcasting division.
A veteran journalist of Argentina has praised the modern evolution of Vietnam’s press, which now serves a dual purpose: introducing Vietnam to the world while bringing global perspectives to domestic audiences.
The court announced that Quyet had submitted a written request to be tried in absentia, citing serious health issues. According to an official statement from Hospital 19/8, the defendant is suffering from multiple illnesses, experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, with doctors warning of a “very high risk of death.”
A senior Party official highlighted the VNA’s consistent role over the past eight decades, noting that it remains a mainstream, uninterrupted, timely, accurate, and authoritative source of news that helps shape public opinion, strengthen public trust, and safeguard the ideological foundation of the Party.
Dr. Kobelev, born in 1938 in Ulyanovsk, was among the first Soviet scholars to specialise in Vietnam. As a former TASS correspondent during the war in Vietnam, he worked closely with Vietnamese institutions and later helped found Russia’s Centre for Vietnamese and ASEAN Studies.
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