The Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) and the French Development Agency (AFD) on March 28 signed a agreement on a non-Government guaranteed loan worth EUR80 million to implement the southern Vietnam power distribution project invested by EVN's subsidiary - the Southern Power Corporation (EVN SPC).
Vietnam has saved 309,000 kWh of electricity, which is worth VND576.1 million (US$25,197) by switching off the lights for one hour in response to Earth Hour 2022, according to the Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
VOV.VN - Thua Thien-Hue province welcomed a group of 16 Korean tourists on March 21 who were the first international travelers to visit the central locality after many months of tourism suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
VinFast billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, Vingroup Chairman, plans to invest US$6 billion in an electric vehicle factory in the US.
Vietnam’s target of raising renewable electricity to 45% of the national power generation capacity by 2030 and the need for investment worth up to US$14 billion towards this goal have created substantial opportunities for both domestic and foreign firms.
VOV.VN - Neo's electric motorcycle model, the first electric scooter produced by Yamaha and assembled in Vietnam, is set to be exported to Europe this April.
The government of Hanoi has approved the municipal transport authority’s plan to offer a public bicycle-sharing service in five inner-city districts in the capital city.
Vietnam Electricity (EVN)’s Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) has retained its long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at “BB” with a positive outlook as issued by Fitch Ratings.
The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) reported that its members suffered a decline in sales for the second consecutive month in February, with 22,802 cars sold units, or a 26% decrease.
VOV.VN - A light-turning off event is set to be launched this March across the country for Earth Hour 2022 in a bid to encourage local people to save electricity and work together to protect the environment, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.