Construction of the Lac Hoa wind power plant begins in Soc Trang province (Photo: VNA).
Soc Trang (VNA) - Construction of a wind power plant has startedin the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang.
The Vinh ChauRenewable Energy Joint Stock Company is the main investor of theproject, worth more than 1.3 trillion VND (56 million USD) in the firstphase.
The powerplant will cover a coastal area of about 700 hectares in Lac Hoacommune and ward 2 in Vinh Chau township.
Pham Van Hieu,director of the company, said the plant would have eight turbines,with a capacity of 30MW in the first phase. The new plant will help createjobs for many local workers, Hieu said.
Theplant is expected to contribute 160 millionkWh of electricity annually to the national gridafter its two construction phases are completed in the second quarterof 2021.
Lam HoangNghiep, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said the plantwould help provide a stable supply of power in the region and contributeto local economic restructuring and growth.
Nghiep askedthe investor to complete the project on schedule and ensure projectquality and efficiency.
With anaverage wind speed of 6-6.4 metres per second, Soc Trang has greatpotential for wind power development.
Theprovince has been seeking investment in wind power projectssince 2018.
In February2018, construction on the province's first wind power planton 2,500ha began in Vinh Chau township’s Lai Hoa communewith a capacity of 98MW.
The totalcost for three phases is more than 5.39 trillion (233 million USD), invested inby the Super Wind Energy Cong Ly Soc Trang Joint Stock Company.
The plant’sfirst phase is expected to be completed in 36 months./.
Construction on a wind power plant with a capacity of 50MW began in Vinh Hau A commune, the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on June 1, as part of activities during the Vietnam Sea and Island Week and an Action Month for the Environment.
The People’s Committee of central Quang Tri province has approved in principle three wind power projects with a combined investment capital of nearly 5 trillion VND (215.6 million USD), online newspaper baodautu.vn reported.
The second phase of Trung Nam wind power in Thuan Bac district, the central province of Ninh Thuan, started its operation and connected to the national grid on November 29.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
Construction of the Lac Hoa wind power plant begins in Soc Trang province (Photo: VNA). 
