In order to meet the electricity demand, Viet Nam needs investment of about US$7.8-9.6 billion per year from 2016 to 2030. — Photo nangluongsachvietnam.vn Renewable energy has great potential to meet growing demand if it has appropriate policies and financial support. The statement was made by Simon James, Climate Change and Energy Adviser at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Viet Nam, at a conference held in Ha Noi on Wednesday. The workshop aimed at updating the situation of renewable energy development, opportunities and difficulties when investing in renewable energy and green financial initiatives. According to the WWF’s energy outlook, a transition to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050 is possible. In 2018, a total of more than 3,460MW of renewable energy was installed; 93 solar power projects and 54 wind power projects with total capacity of more than 10,000MW have been planned in Viet Nam. However, one the challenges for the renewable energy industry is the shortage … [Read more...] about Green finance for renewable energy
Vietnam consuming natural resources faster than in 2018
This assessment is based on the Earth Overshoot Day (EOD) concept, which marks the date when humanity’s annual demand on nature exceeds what the Earth’s ecosystems can regenerate that year. This year, Vietnam’s EOD falls on October 8. A country’s overshoot day is the date on which EOD would fall if all of humanity consumed resources as the people of that country. The EOD is calculated by the Global Footprint Network in a campaign supported by dozens of other nonprofit organizations. Founded in 2003, Global Footprint Network is an independent think tank based in the U.S., Belgium and Switzerland. It operates to develop and promote tools for advancing sustainability, including the ecological footprint and bio-capacity, which measures the amount of resources we use and how much we have. Vietnam’s EOD fell on December 21 last year, also the year when the country had the latest overshoot day in the world. The EOD is calculated by … [Read more...] about Vietnam consuming natural resources faster than in 2018
Grassroots cadres taught Cham ethnic language
Seeing the significance of using ethnic minority languages in communicating with ethnic minorities, the central province of Ninh Thuan has provided training courses on Cham ethnic language to grassroots cadres. This class consists of 50 grassroots cadres who regularly work with the Cham community. The training course that opened in August aims to help cadres in the commune not only know how to use the Cham language, but also apply it in their work, especially the preservation of language, the study of folklore, artistic works and enriching traditional cultural values of Cham people. The class also contributes to promoting exchange and popularising the Cham’s culture. In addition to Cham language, in 2019, Ninh Thuan province has opened training courses on Raglai and some other ethnic languages to help cadres get a better understanding of ethnic groups’ traditions and cultural values.-VNA VNA … [Read more...] about Grassroots cadres taught Cham ethnic language
Vietnam in world’s top best countries to invest in
Vietnam surpassed its neighbouring countries in Southeast Asian region, including Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore to rank eighth on the list of The best Countries to Invest in 2019 announced by US News and World Report. This year’s ranking saw a significant difference compared to last year’s. Particularly, half of countries in this year’s top 20 were not seen in 2018’s list, including Vietnam. The country jumped from the 23rd in last year’s ranking to the 8th, surpassing its neighbouring countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. U.S. News & World Report's ranking is the results of a global perception-based survey and ranks countries based on the highest scores among nearly 7,000 business decision-makers on a compilation of eight equally weighted country attributes including corruption, dynamism, economic stability, entrepreneurship, tax environment, innovation, skilled labour force, and technological expertise.-VNA VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam in world’s top best countries to invest in
Living beyond luxury with ultimate amenities at The Marq
For years, the living spaces of wealthy lifestyle connoisseurs have been integrated with haut couture-level amenities and exclusive privileges. Now, in the era of wellbeing with its focus on physical and mental health, global real estate developers are creating new features like the Sky Club, a lifestyle space on the terraces of high-rise buildings which offers exquisite experiences, especially to multi-generational families. A blue sky experience on the rooftop The terrace of every building is the most sought-after space. Here you can enjoy privacy among the blue sky, white clouds and spectacular surroundings, whether a busy city centre with historic buildings, sunset over the skyline or a deep blue ocean.When equipped with the latest tools of the digital era, these spaces become even more breathtaking. Catering to this demand, luxury apartment projects are now made to meet the expectations of owners by providing terraces equipped with top-notch amenities. The worldwide luxury real … [Read more...] about Living beyond luxury with ultimate amenities at The Marq