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The conclusion of the draft of the Eighth National Power Master Plan to be submitted soon by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to the Prime Minister includes notable points. They are bigger scale of wind and solar power development, no new coal-fired plants during 2026-2030, elimination of 9.5GW generated from imported coal-fired power plants and delay of 7.6GW of coal-fired power until after 2030-2035, including Quynh Lap 1 and 2 projects whose total capacity is 2,400MW. The southern and central regions will focus on renewable energy and liquefied natural gas (LNG) while imported coal-fired power will be developed mostly in the north. After 2025, power transmission lines from the south central region to the north region will be installed and the transition to sustainable energy will be encouraged. … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes a big push into renewable energy

The statistics site worldometers.info showed that as of January 16 evening of Việt Nam time, Russia had recorded more than 3.5 million COVID-19 cases with more than 65,000 deaths. Việt Nam has more than 1,500 cases with 35 deaths. — VNS    … [Read more...] about Russia to resume flights to Hà Nội

Until March 12, 2021 An online exhibition, the "Skilled Hands, Shared Culture" featuring 20 contemporary Vietnamese and Australian designers, artists and artisans whose work contributes to supporting vibrant and sustainable communities. The Vietnamese artists joining the exhibition comprise Le Giang, Nguyen Tan Phat, Nguyen Thi Dung, Nguyen Van Loi, Pham Thi Ngoc Tram, Vu Kim Thu and Van Ngo Trong, while their Australian counterparts consist of Claire Tracey, Grace Lilian Lee, Lindy de Wijn, Michelle Hamer, Muhubo Salieman, Slow Art Collective, Vermin, Vicki Couzens, Vipoo Srivilasa, Yu Fang Chi and Kieren Karritpul. The exhibition runs until March 12, 2021, at https://rmitgallery.com/exhibitions/skilled-hands-shared-cultures. Hanoi-Exhibition “The Yuendumu Doors” … [Read more...] about What’s on January 18-24 (Daily updated)

— Authorities will suspend and reroute traffic on many streets in Hanoi from 6:00 am to 9:00 am on January 24, and 6:30 am - 8:30 am, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm from January 25 to February 2 to facilitate the activities of the 13th National Party Congress. … [Read more...] about Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News — January 18

Turnover of most key export items rose strongly in the month, with coffee up 108.6 per cent, footwear 35 per cent, phones and accessories 31 per cent, textiles and garments 21.4 per cent, cashew nuts 16.9 per cent, and seafood products 3.3 per cent. … [Read more...] about Viet Nam maintains stable exports to Israel in 2020