VietNamNet Bridge - The renewable power market has heated up in the last two years. Investment promotion conferences have been held and more projects have been registered by both Vietnamese and foreign investors. The renewable energy market has heated up in the last two years A recent report from USAID (United States Agency for International Development) found that in the solar power sector, as of 2017, more than 100 new projects had been planned, including 70 in Binh Thuan province. Transparency International (TI), in a recent special report about Vietnam’s renewable energy market, warned that poor administration and low transparency may lead to massive corruption in the market. The two major risks are related to programming and licensing of investors, and land access. It is possible that they will never implement the projects, but they can re-sell the land they book today to investors who have real demand. An analyst said that nearly all land plots in advantageous … [Read more...] about Investors rush to book land plots for renewable energy projects
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VN desires Mitsubishi to invest in recycled energy
Japan is Vietnam’s leading economic partner, the largest official development assistance (ODA) provider, the fourth largest bilateral trading partner and the biggest investors in Vietnam in 2017. Vietnam always respects economic cooperation with Japan; in parallel, the Japanese investors have had active contributions into Vietnam’s socio- economic development, said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc. However, Japan's foreign direct investment into Vietnam accounted for three percent of Japan’s FDI into Asia, and was lower than Japan’s direct investment in the Southeast Asian countries. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc highly appreciated investment and business activities of Mitsubishi Corporation in Vietnam, and suggested the group to expand its investment in Vietnam in the fields of airport and ports infrastructure, recycled energy and industry, automotive industry and food processing… BY LAM NGUYEN- Translated by Huyen Huong Tags: VN desires … [Read more...] about VN desires Mitsubishi to invest in recycled energy
National renewable energy summit opens in Nha Trang
The three-day event, a match-making platform for key stakeholders in the renewable energy sector, has brought together some 30 local investors, including TTC Energy, KN Group, Phu Cuong, Ocean Group and Hado Group and international developers and investors like Tata Power, Mainstream and Blue Circle. The 2018 Viet Nam Renewable Energy Summit opened in the central coastal city of Nha Trang yesterday. Also taking part are subsidiaries of the State-owned Electricity of Viet Nam like the National Load Dispatch Centre, Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company No 3, and Thuan Bình Wind Power Joint Stock Company. There are several conferences, workshops, exhibitions and match-making forums, and industry players will share their knowledge and widen business contacts. VRES 2018 has topical sessions to discuss market intelligence and connect key investors with approved renewable projects that are looking for investment. Promotion of renewable energy The Ministry of Industry and … [Read more...] about National renewable energy summit opens in Nha Trang
Panasonic Vietnam introduces total solutions for energy efficiency and improved indoor air quality
Guests experience Panasonic’s solutions at the workshop Under the impact of climate change, large cities in Vietnam is now facing increasingly serious air pollution that mainly originates from traffic, construction and human being daily activities. In particular, indoor air quality (IAQ) comes as major concern to home owners, experts, investors, constructors and consultants. Panasonic's total solutions not only helps “green” and “smart” buildings achieve outstanding energy-saving performances, but also ensures a comfortable, safe and healthy living environment. In order to achieve such a goal, Panasonic introduces the total solution consists of IAQ systems and air conditioning systems. The IAQ systems completely solves the issue of air quality in residential construction in urban areas, ensuring a harmonious living space composing four basic elements: temperature - airflow - humidity – purification delivered by a wide variety of product lines … [Read more...] about Panasonic Vietnam introduces total solutions for energy efficiency and improved indoor air quality
Nha Trang to host Viet Nam Renewable Energy Summit 2018
VRES 2018 will be a match-making platform for key stakeholders in Viet Nam’s renewable energy sector to source potential partnership in renewable sectors. — VNA Photo The Viet Nam Renewable Energy Summit 2018 (VRES 2018) will take place on March 26 to 28 in InterContinental Nha Trang in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa’s Nha Trang City. VRES 2018 is organised by Neoventure Corporation, an energy advisory firm which helps international investors identify investment opportunities in the energy sector of emerging markets. The event will be a match-making platform for key stakeholders in Viet Nam’s renewable energy sector to source partnerships in renewable sectors. It is expected to gather some 30 local developers, including TTC Energy, KN Group, Phu Cuong, Ocean Group and Hado Group, together with international developers and investors like Tata Power, Mainstream and Blue Circle. Government bodies and State-owned Electricity of Viet Nam together with its … [Read more...] about Nha Trang to host Viet Nam Renewable Energy Summit 2018