Green energy

According to a study within the “Strengthening Capacity and Institutional Reform for Green Growth and Sustainable Development” project, jointly conducted by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the United States Agency for International Development, and the United Nations Development Programme, in the 2010-2015 period, international partners funded $440 million for private investment in green growth via programmes and projects, $420 million worth of official development assistance (ODA), and another non-refundable sum worth $15.5 million. … [Read more...] about Building on the nation’s green strategies via international co-operation

The Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV) under the  Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in Vietnam are hosting the week. This is part of the Smart Grids for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency project which is being jointly implemented by the two authorities.modern technologies, the scheme has contributed to improving the quality and reliability of the country’s power supply. smart grid technology is one of the effective solutions to integrate and operate stably new energy sources, as well as promote the development and increase the proportion and efficient use of renewable energies, thus contributing to environmental protection, national energy security, and sustainable development, he said. , the electricity demand in Vietnam averagely increases about 11 percent per year, and after every six to seven years, the demand will double. … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to expand smart grid

Jakarta (VNA) - The Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (Bapeten) of Indonesia has issued a statement telling residents to stay away from a piece of land in Serpong, 43 km south of Jakarta, because it has been contaminated with radiation. Bapeten said it had discovered an elevated level of radioactive isotope Caesium-137 during a routine test for radioactivity in the area. Bapeten spokesman Abdul Qohhar said radiation levels had fallen over the weekend because of Bapeten’s decontamination process, which included removing soil and cutting down plants. Djarot Sulistio Wisnubroto, a researcher at the National Nuclear Energy Agency (Batan), said the impact should not be harmful to residents and the levels have now fallen to 20-30 microSv per hour. External exposure to large amounts of Caesium-137 can cause burns, radiation sickness and even death in some cases. It also increases the risk of cancer. Indonesia does not have an active nuclear power industry, but a reactor used … [Read more...] about Indonesia: radiation found near Jakarta

The Vietnamese Embassy in Poland estimates that between 20,000 and 30,000 Vietnamese people now live in the European nation, while the Polish Government believes the exact figure is closer to 50,000, with Vietnamese people in Warsaw owning at least 500 restaurants. … [Read more...] about EVFTA set to bolster Vietnam-Poland trade ties

Oh has won among others two Critics’ Choice Awards for the acclaimed movie "Sideways" and TV series "Killing Eve" and two Golden Globes for "Killing Eve" and TV series "Grey’s Anatomy". … [Read more...] about Cong Tri dress wows critics at Oscar party