Vietnam is focusing on the development and application of green energy technologies, including the technology surrounding wind turbine blades and solar panel production, as it wants to fully tap its advantages in geography and climate to develop renewable energy.
It aims to mobilise domestic and international resources for power sector development, adopt co-firing technology with clean fuels to gradually reduce emissions from coal-fired plants, phase out outdated and inefficient facilities, and accelerate renewable energy expansion to ensure stable and affordable electricity supply.
Beyond traditional sectors, Saskatchewan is eager to expand ties with Vietnam in renewable energy, mineral extraction and processing, and innovation, Kaeding noted.
About a decade ago, Chinese car brands like Zotye Z8, Beijing X7, and Brilliance V7 entered the Vietnamese market to limited success. But a new fleet of modern Chinese vehicles began to gain traction in the Vietnam market last year.
Vietnam has become one of the leading Southeast Asian countries in renewable energy development, particularly solar and wind power, with a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to convert its public bus network to electric and green energy vehicles by 2030, with 100% of new bus routes opened from 2025 using electricity.
Indonesia's Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) announced on October 21 that the country’s installed solar power capacity has surpassed 700 MW. However, further acceleration is needed to meet global climate targets.
The Vietnam Motor Show 2024 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from October 23-27, featuring green energy initiatives, organisers announced at a press conference on September 26.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has said that the country should strive to optimise its geothermal resources which can generate about 24,000 megawatts of electricity.
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Vietnam is experiencing rapid growth and it’s poised to become a leader in Southeast Asia, according to industry insiders.
Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of having all of its buses using clean fuels or electricity by 2030, heard a workshop on green and electric energy for public transport held in the southern largest economic hub on July 30.
The "Centre of Excellence" project, a centre for green energy training, has made its debut at a recent conference of the Union of Friendship Organisations of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
Singapore is planning to expand its data centre capacity by more than one-third while exploring more environmentally friendly facilities to achieve sustainable growth for this energy-intensive industry.
Vietnam aims to bring net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050, so ideally all means of transport will use green energy. Experts say for the country, green transportation was also an urgent requirement to build green and smart cities.
The People’s Committee of the southern province of Binh Duong, in collaboration with the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, organised a conference on green energy on April 9, aiming to optimise the use of renewable energy and facilitate knowledge exchange between the locality and experts on sustainable energy development.
