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The Van Phong 500kV transformer station under construction in Khanh Hoa province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam Electricity (EVN) said it will make adjustments to the power grid to ensure power supply for daily public energy use in the second quarter - the peak of the dry season, when power generation becomes a serious issue. Daily consumption in April was estimated at 779 million kWh while load power stood at about 42,124 MW, rising 5.3 percent year on year. Difficulties are likely to linger on this season in terms of coal supply for thermal power plants . The State-owned group said coal shortages were recorded in Q1, at 1.36 million tonnes lower than the contracted volume, forcing thermal power plants to cut turbines, reducing output by 1.365 billion kWh. Facing that reality, the firm worked with coal suppliers to find solutions and reported the problem to authorities. EVN flexed its fleet of hydropower plants so as to guarantee both power generation … [Read more...] about Vietnam Electricity gearing up to keep lights on for dry season

President Ho Chi Minh meets with Italian journalists from the Communist newspaper l'Unità in 1959. (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – The ideology of patriotic nationalism pursued by President Ho Chi Minh remains alive today amidst a rise in competition for power among major countries, Professor Choi Gyu Youb from the Republic of Korea’s Hanshin University told Vietnam News Agency. The Korean professor admired the the great personality of the late leader who was largely respected even by enemies. Under the wise leadership of President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam defeated two major powers – French colonialists and American imperialists, Choi noted, quoting the late leader as saying Vietnam possesses a weapon more formidable than the most advance one of the Americans, which is people’s solidarity and patriotic nationalism . He praised President Ho Chi Minh as a brilliant strategist who had a historical vision and decisions, saying his strategies were flexible, depending on each … [Read more...] about President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology remains alive: Korean professor

At the closing ceremony of SEA Games 31 . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has successfully organised SEA Games 31, rounding off the tournament with a spectacular ceremony, Malaysia’s media have said. In an article titled ‘Hanoi SEA Games ends in colourful, vibrant, spectacular style’, Vikneswaran Raman of the Malaysian news agency Bernama reviewed highlights of the Games’ closing ceremony at Hanoi's My Dinh Indoor Athletics Arena. The reporter said the ceremony, powered by stunning light shows and marked the rejuvenation of sports in the region. The article also noted Vietnam in its second time hosting the sports event, topped the medal tally with a massive 205-125-116 medal haul. At the closing ceremony (Photo: VNA) Echoing the view, the news site The Star lauded the successful organisation of the Games and the 90-minute warm and joyful farewell to international friends after excellent competitions. In an article reviewing Malaysia’s journey at the … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Malaysian media impressed with host Vietnam

Illustrative image. (Photo: VNA) Localities in the region have also organized investment promotion workshops to popularize Vietnam’s investment environment and its advantages and potential. In mid-May, Pandora, a Danish jewelry manufacturer, announced that it will invest US$100 million to build a new facility in the Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in the southern province of Binh Duong under a memorandum of understanding signed between two sides. Jeerasage Puranasamriddhi, Chief Supply Officer of Pandora group, said they have chosen Binh Duong province for the availability of skilled workforce, its infrastructure and proximity to international airports, adding that the enthusiasm, support and strong commitment the group receives from the local administration was also a reason. According to the provincial People’s Committee, in the first four months of this year, Binh Duong attracted a total of $2.35 billion in 16 new projects, nine existing ones, and from the … [Read more...] about Key southern economic region a magnet for FDI