Vietnam weighs solar power pricing by location
Economy 18:12 26/08/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed calculating solar power prices by locality or socio-economic region, replacing the current three-region pricing system.
Vietnam starts construction of $296 million solar power project
Economy 11:52 05/08/2026Construction began on Tuesday on a VND7.774 trillion (US$296 million) solar power project in southern Vietnam, as the country seeks to expand renewable energy capacity and strengthen energy security.
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.
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.
Engineer returns home to rethink farming in Vietnam
In-Depth 13:10 27/01/2026Vietnamese agriculture is entering a new chapter. A growing number of young people returning home, bringing back skills, training, and a strong belief that farming can be modernized without losing its roots.
Nissan develops solar-powered electric minivehicle
World 17:20 22/10/2025TOKYO -- Nissan Motor Co. said on Wednesday that it will showcase a prototype electric minivehicle that can be charged using an onboard solar power generation system, at the Japan Mobility Show, which opens later this month in Tokyo.
LEGO’s $1bn factory in Vietnam powered by solar energy
Economy 14:45 19/09/2025LEGO Group’s over US$1 billion factory, one of the largest foreign direct investment projects in Ho Chi Minh City, is now in operation utilizing solar power.
Ho Chi Minh City launches fundraising drive to install solar power systems in Cuban schools
Ho Chi Minh City 10:32 30/07/2025Ho Chi Minh City has launched a fundraising campaign to support the installation of solar power systems at elementary schools in Cuba, in a bid to ensure a stable and long-term electricity supply for students.
EU solar energy rollout slows for first time in decade as subsidies cut
World 11:21 25/07/2025BRUSSELS/BERLIN -- The European Union's expansion of solar energy is on track for its first annual slowdown in more than a decade, industry data showed on Thursday, as some governments reduce subsidies for rooftop solar panels.
Solar becomes Europe's main energy source in June: consultants
World 13:31 11/07/2025Solar power became the European Union's biggest single energy source for the first time in June, an energy think tank said Thursday.
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.
