Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to take measures to ensure the supply of all key commodities, especially fuel, and to stabilise the country's distribution channels for the economy after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.
Vietnam's industry and trade sector has obtained encouraging results in 2022, contributing to the national socio-economic development. The following is a list of the 10 most outstanding events of the year as selected by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).
The Petrovietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) has produced more than 240 billion kWh of electricity in the past 15 years, contributing to ensuring national energy security, the firm reported.
Negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainties in the global markets caused some enterprises under the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) to see sharp declines in profits this year, with some even posting great losses and reductions in equity.
Jack Richardson, Climate Programmes Coordinator at the Conservative Environment Network, has noted his hope for big investment and cooperation between G7 countries, Vietnam and other partners of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
Towards the 68th traditional day of the electricity sector (December 21), the Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is carrying out a lot of activities to honour its customers.
Thailand’s energy authorities are preparing to make an electricity saving campaign a mandate for households and businesses as they struggle to deal with the high prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) which may keep soaring in the winter, putting more financial burden on national power generation, reported the Bangkok Post.
Indonesia is planning to build electricity connectivity in Southeast Asia with the involvement of several ASEAN countries, such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei, said a senior official.
There have been numerous complaints regarding the development of the electricity price bracket, however only 59 out of 293 units and projects, or just 20% of renewable energy investors, have contributed ideas or proposals themselves.
According to the Global Electricity Review 2022 by Ember, an independent energy think tank, Vietnam’s solar power generation in 2021 surged by 337% compared to the previous year. The astonishing growth pushed Vietnam to become the world’s 10th largest solar generator.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with 122 workers in the electricity industry, who had just been honoured at a skill competition held by the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), on October 18.
After severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, enterprises invested with state capital has begun to bounce back since 2021, according to the Ministry of Finance.
The longest 220kV offshore overhead power transmission line in Southeast Asia, connecting the mainland of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang and its resort island Phu Quoc, was put into operation on October 14.
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has been named in the Top 10 Strong Brands at the announcement ceremony of "Vietnam Strong Brands in 2022" held by Vietnam Economic Review in Hanoi on October 12.
The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has made every effort to ensure electricity, gas and petroleum supplies in the context of market tension, affirming its pivotal role in the country's economy.
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on October 9 was honoured at the Vietnam Digital Awards 2022, marking the fourth consecutive year the group has won this prize after five editions.
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