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October 13, 2023
VinFast to acquire VinES, invest India & Indonesia
Vietnam-based electric vehicle maker VinFast, which is deemed as Tesla's rival, is set to aquire a 99.8% stake in battery maker VinES from its founder Pham Nhat Vuong to ramp up its integration in the production value chain and competitive advantage.
October 11, 2023
EVN cooperate with JERA to realize carbon-neutral
The EVN the JERA signed a MOU on cooperation towards decarbonization with ammonia and hydrogen co-burning technology. Vietnam will not develop coal power plants after 2030. However, the increased power consumption makes this Vietnam's biggest power compa
September 28, 2023
Trina Solar plans $400 million plant in Vietnam, set to begin production in 2025
Chinese solar panel maker Trina Solar is planning to build its third factory in Vietnam, which set to begin production in 2025.
September 27, 2023
Experts urge a legal framework for Vietnam’s green electricity export opportunities
Several Southeast Asian countries have expressed interest in purchasing Vietnam's renewable energy. Therefore, some have urged the government to establish a legal framework for energy trading.
September 26, 2023
Malaysia firm gets 12MWp solar project in Vietnam, explores wind power opportunities
Solarvest said it has acquired rooftop solar projects totaling 12.8 MWp in Vietnam, with another 100 MWp being tendered in the country.
September 19, 2023
Lego first carbon-neutral plant in Vietnam to begin operations in H2 next year
LEGO said its new $1 billion plant in Vietnam will begin operations in the second half of 2024. This will be LEGO’s first carbon-neutral factory, powered by solar energy.
August 31, 2023
Vietnam’s VinFast aims to expand into Southeast Asia EV market
VinFast, Vietnam's first electric car brand, experienced a 700% stock price surge in the US, making it the world's third largest car manufacturer. Now the brand is aiming for global market amid the rise of the EV.
April 12, 2022
Coro Energy enters 25-year solar power purchase agreement in Vietnam
Coro Energy, an UK-based and Southeast Asia-focused energy company, announced on Monday that it has inked a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Phong Phu, a Vietnamese textiles producer.