According to the Energy Institute, if Vietnam relies on certain types of fuel when developing its electricity generation system, it will face problems when unexpected events occur, including fuel price fluctuations, political uncertainties and supply cost increases. … [Read more...] about Nuclear power not under consideration for Vietnam at least for 10 more years
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VN issues action plan to implement National Energy Development Strategy
In order to fulfill these targets, the plan sets key tasks, including developing primary energy supply sources towards increasing self-sufficiency, diversification, ensuring efficiency and sustainability; rapidly and sustainably developing the electricity sector to meet the country’s modernisation and industrialisation demand; and restructuring sectors and regions consuming power in parallel with implementing policies on using clean energy and using energy economically and effectively. … [Read more...] about VN issues action plan to implement National Energy Development Strategy
Minister vows support for Lao ambassador to promote defence ties
The two sides are pushing ahead with implementing the annual cooperation protocol and plan, with a focus on delegation exchange; personnel training; coordination between border management and protection forces in fighting against trans-national crimes, smuggling, and drug trafficking; along with border patrol to prevent illegal crossings to help combat COVID-19 in each country, according to him. … [Read more...] about Minister vows support for Lao ambassador to promote defence ties
Cambodia urged to investment in skills development to reap benefits of 4IR
Hanoi (VNA) – Cambodia should consider developing industry transformation maps in key sectors to enable the transition to the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) with adequate investment in skills development for new and repositioned jobs, according to a new study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The finding is one of six key recommendations emerging from ADB’s study “Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in Cambodia.” It is part of a four-country study of ASEAN nations that also include Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The study examines the garment and tourism industries in Cambodia, both of which are important for growth, employment, international competitiveness, and 4IR. It finds that 4IR technologies will eliminate jobs in the garments and tourism industries, but these would be offset by increase in demand arising from higher productivity, potentially generating net job increases of 39 percent and 2 percent, … [Read more...] about Cambodia urged to investment in skills development to reap benefits of 4IR
Vietnam, US share aligned interests, vision: Ambassador Kritenbrink
I anticipate you’ll continue to see the trend line that has continued ever since 1995 is going to be incredibly and rapidly rising. We have differences and concerns and challenges as well. Every partnership does, every marriage does. I can speak from personal experience. But I think as we've done in the last 25 years, we'll continue to address even our differences in a respectful and constructive way. And we'll get through them. I'm very optimistic about the next four years of the U.S.-Vietnam partnership, but I'm incredibly optimistic for the next 25 and 50 years of our partnership as well. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US share aligned interests, vision: Ambassador Kritenbrink