Vietnam breaks ground on $897mn wind power projects
Economy 16:18 19/05/2026Work on two major wind power projects with a combined investment of VND23.639 trillion (US$897 million) started in Can Tho City, southern Vietnam on Tuesday.
Ho Chi Minh City proposes solar power support for Cuban schools, hospitals
Ho Chi Minh City 10:27 14/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City has proposed expanding cooperation with Cuba through renewable energy projects, including the installation of solar power systems at Cuban schools and hospitals.
European renewable projects with batteries set to grow more than 450% by 2030
World 17:02 11/05/2026Europe’s co-located renewable power and battery capacity is expected to surge more than 450% by 2030, with Germany the most attractive country to build projects, a report by Aurora Energy Research showed on Monday.
Investors eye new wind, solar projects worth $430mn in Vietnam’s Gia Lai
Economy 16:23 05/04/2026Nine wind and solar power projects in Gia Lai Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, have drawn investor interest, with a total planned capital of about VND11.35 trillion (US$430 million), local authorities said on Friday.
Vietnam province seeks investment in 2 wind power projects worth over $180mn
Economy 10:18 24/01/2026Ca Mau Province in southernmost Vietnam has approved plans to attract investors for two new wind power projects with a combined investment of more than VND4.8 trillion (US$183 million).
India's top renewable state needs more coal power by 2036, adviser says
World 11:00 20/01/2026NEW DELHI -- Rajasthan will need 4,400 megawatts of new coal-fired power capacity by 2036 to meet rising electricity demand despite India's top renewable energy–producing state adding more clean energy as it retires some ageing thermal plants, according to a government document.
Vietnam’s miracle transformation: From rice fields to global green powerhouse
In-Depth 10:31 30/10/2025No longer merely a 'low-cost factory,' Vietnam is redefining itself as a hub of green innovation where farmers generate clean electricity, small businesses access global markets, and the Net Zero 2050 commitment takes shape through technology and policy.
Global renewable power output overtakes coal for the first time, report says
World 10:16 08/10/2025Renewable energy sources generated more electricity than coal globally for the first time in the first half of 2025, driven by rapid growth in China and India, a report by think tank Ember showed on Tuesday.
Vietnam’s Vingroup signs MoU on renewable energy partnership in Indonesia
Economy 15:56 20/09/2025Vietnam's leading private conglomerate Vingroup on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT. Sulsel Andalan Energi, a regional-owned enterprise in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, to collaborate on large-scale renewable energy projects, with an initial focus on solar power.
Japan scales up batteries but companies worry rule changes may curb growth
World 16:56 09/09/2025Investors are pouring billions of dollars into Japan's nascent electricity storage market as power demand is growing after a long decline, but changes proposed to smooth the flow of energy onto the grid and to lower prices threaten to curb returns.
Singapore renewables usage hits record high as imports, solar output rise
World 14:10 30/06/2025Singapore boosted the share of renewables in its power generation mix to a record high in May, an analysis of the latest market data showed, as the country ramped up renewable imports and accelerated local solar power generation.
Private investment key to advancing Vietnam’s renewable energy: British consul general
Economy 17:59 24/06/2025Private investment will play a crucial role in highly capital- and technology-intensive industries like renewable energy, Alexandra Smith, British Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, said during a visit to the UK by a delegation of the Vietnamese energy sector.
