Hoa Hoi Solar Power Plant inaugurated in Phu Yen

The Hoa Hoi Solar Power Plant was inaugurated on June 25 in Hoa Hoi commune, Phu Hoa district, south central Phu Yen province.
Hoa Hoi Solar Power Plant inaugurated in Phu Yen ảnh 1The Hoa Hoi Solar Power Plant was inaugurated on June 25 in Hoa Hoi commune, Phu Hoa district, south central Phu Yen province.(Photo: VNA)

Phu Yen (VNA)
– The Hoa HoiSolar Power Plant was inaugurated on June 25 in Hoa Hoi commune, Phu Hoadistrict, south central Phu Yen province.

Construction of the 265-ha plant, a jointventure between the Truong Thanh Vietnam Group JSC and Thailand’s B.Grimm PowerPcl., began in November 2018.

The plant has a capacity of 257 MWP,with total investment of over 4.9 trillion VND (210.7 million USD) funded by thePhu Yen TTP JSC.

This is the biggest renewable energyproject in the central region, said Dang Trung Kien, Chairman of the Phu YenTTP JSC, noting that the plant is expected to contribute to spurringsocio-economic development, ensuring national energy security and generatingjobs for local labourers.

Tran Huu The, Vice Chairman of theprovincial People’s Committee, urged the investor to run the projecteffectively, abide by environmental regulations, pay attention to socialwelfare and disseminate information about the benefits created by the project.

The ElectricityPower Trading Company under the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) group has recognisedthe plant’s commercial electricity generation since June 10.

PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has also designated the plant as a key project in PhuYen’s socio-economic development master plan until 2020.-VNA
VNA

See more

Shrimp processing for export at Huy Nam company, An Giang province. (Photo: VNA)

Fisheries sector proactively adjusts to emerging challenges

In addition to food safety regulations, the US continues to closely monitor the origin of imported seafood through the Seafood Import Monitoring Programme (SIMP) administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Requirements linked to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) are also a major concern for businesses.

Pham Van Cong, Chairman of the Vietnam Cashew Association, speaks in a conference reviewing the industry’s 2025 performance and deploying procurement plans for 2026 in HCM City on March 13. (Photo: VNA)

Cashew sector braces for challenges in 2026 amid global uncertainties

Vietnam’s cashew industry recorded export turnover of about 5.5 billion USD in 2025, the highest level ever. He noted that the result reflects the industry’s remarkable development, dynamism and timely adaptation to complex and unpredictable challenges both domestically and globally.

An Phát Complex Industrial Park in Hai Phong City is one of the eco-friendly industrial parks. (Photo: VNA)

Green industrial parks become new magnet for FDI

Statistics show that about 80% of FDI enterprises prioritise investing in industrial parks with green energy infrastructure, reflecting a growing shift in investment preferences amid tightening global environmental standards.

Wood panel production at the Thuan An Wood JSC in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese businesses ride wave of investment in green manufacturing

Recent developments in private investment show that as confidence in the private sector has grown and is a key driver of economic development, investors are strengthening support for enterprises not only through capital but also management expertise and market connectivity.

Officers and soldiers of Son Tra Border Guard Station, Da Nang City Border Guard Command tell local fishermen about IUU fishing. (Photo: VNA)

Fishing solidarity groups help Vietnam with IUU “yellow card” warning removal

Over the years, coastal authorities in Da Nang have intensified efforts to educate fishermen about regulations, particularly the need to avoid illegal fishing in foreign waters. Local administrations and competent forces have also strengthened vessel registration and inspection procedures, installed vessel monitoring systems and ensured transparent declarations of catches at ports.

Representatives of Central Retail Vietnam and Lotte Plaza Market sign a distribution cooperation agreement at the networking event in Ho Chi Minh City on March 13. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese firms step up cooperation with international distribution chains

Connecting Vietnamese businesses with international distribution networks has been a key component of government-led trade promotion programmes for many years, which are designed to help domestic companies place goods directly into global retail systems rather than exporting solely through intermediaries.

Direct Hanoi–Amsterdam flights by Vietnam Airlines to begin on June 16. (Photo: Vietnam Airlines)

Vietnam Airlines to launch direct Hanoi–Amsterdam service on June 16

Under the plan, the Hanoi–Amsterdam route will commence operations on June 16, 2026, with an expected frequency of three return flights per week using modern wide-body Airbus A350 aircraft. This will be the first direct air link between Vietnam and the Netherlands, helping to shorten travel time and enhance connectivity between Vietnam and one of Europe’s key economic, logistics and aviation transit hubs.

Farmers harvest the 2025 Winter–Spring rice crop in An Giang province. (Photo: VNA)

An Giang accelerates export shift to meet green consumption trends

To enhance competitiveness, authorities are assisting businesses in obtaining globally recognised certifications such as GlobalG.A.P., Organic and HACCP, enabling key exports including rice, seafood and clean agricultural products to strengthen their position in global markets, according to Quang Xuan Lua, Director of the An Giang Centre for Trade and Investment Promotion.

Motorcycle riders refill their vehicles at a petrol station in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)

E5 RON92 biofuel price falls in latest adjustment

Since the beginning of this year, domestic fuel prices have undergone 14 adjustments, including five decreases and nine increases for RON95 and six declines and eight hikes for E5 RON92. Meanwhile, diesel price has fallen three times and risen 11 times.