Renewable energy developing countries

Photo: Workshop discusses impacts of COP26 on energy transition towards green growth. (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) - Building an appropriate and sustainable energy transition and development strategy following the country's conditions is Vietnam's most important green growth task, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An. Vietnam will develop gas-fired power plants using imported LNG at an appropriate scale; promote the development of renewable energy sources at reasonable prices in association with ensuring electricity system’s operation safety. This information was given at a conference on the impact of COP26 on the energy transition towards green growth, held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on August 17 in Hanoi. Minimising coal thermal power A representative of the MoIT said that Vietnam had experienced more than 20 consecutive years with an annual economic growth rate of 5.9-7%, including the world economic downturn period … [Read more...] about Vietnam speeds up energy transition towards green growth

Europe's energy crisis has upended the green transition and undermined efforts keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, business leaders and environmentalists said on Monday, with one warning of an "existential threat" to climate goals. With parts of Europe facing a possible fuel shortage this winter, panelists at the Reuters IMPACT sustainability conference in London addressed the challenge of keeping the power on - sometimes by producing and using more coal - without giving up on the region's climate goals. "We're in a transformational moment," said Steve Malkin, CEO of environmental consultancy Planet Mark, noting the war in Ukraine and resulting energy crisis posed an "existential threat" to countries' sustainability goals. Prices for thermal coal, used to generate electricity, and other fossil fuels have soared, as many European countries go with less Russian gas. While coal demand had been expected to decline in the long-term, there's been a resurgence in Europe in … [Read more...] about Energy crisis seen posing ‘existential threat’ to climate goals

Agri-tourism attracts an increasing number of visitors to the Mekong Delta. — VNA/VNS Photo Agriculture and agri-tourism are key to the development of the Mekong Delta, experts have said. Speaking at a workshop in Can Tho City late last week, Nguyen Van Hong, deputy chairman of the city People's Committee, said the delta is a key agricultural area of the country, accounting for 32 per cent of the sector’s output and enabling food security and exports. It accounts for 50 per cent or more of the country’s rice, aquaculture and fruit production, 95 per cent of rice exports and 60 per cent of fish exports. Besides, it has been favoured by nature with a network of rivers and canals running more than 28,000km, a diverse range of eco-systems comprising the sea, islands – both in the sea and rivers – national parks, coastal mangrove forests, and unique wetlands, he said. The rich combination of nature and culture enables the region to develop a variety of tourism types, with … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta seeks to develop agriculture-related tourism

Illustrative image (Photo: Internet) Seoul (VNA) – A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam attended the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP)’s workshop with the theme of developing politics in Asia via political parties, which was held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, from September 28-30. Attending the event were 22 political parties from 13 Asian countries and several observer delegations from parties, regional and international organisations, and diplomatic corps in Seoul. The workshop looked to enhance cooperation among political parties for the sake of peace, security, prosperity and development in the region and the world. Participants adopted the Seoul Declaration , affirming the importance of promoting cooperation and coordination among political parties in Asia in future political development in the region and emphasising the roles of political parties in the political arena and in promoting democracy. The Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends Seoul workshop on politics development in Asia

The demand for technology and equipment of enterprises in Viet Nam increased rapidly in recent years. — VNA/VNS Photo Duc Duy Viet Nam plans to focus on improving the science and technology market with the establishment of three trading platforms in order to reduce reliance on imports, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat has said. Dat pointed out that there was a huge demand for technology among Vietnamese enterprises and improving the science and technology market was crucial to improve the competitiveness of enterprises. Accordingly, a key solution would be the establishment and operation of three technology trading platforms in the country’s three regions which would be connected with local and regional platforms, he said. Viet Nam currently remained heavily reliant on the import of technologies and equipment. The Ministry of Science and Technology pointed out that the science and technology market in Viet Nam was still in its infancy with limited domestic … [Read more...] about VN to improve science and technology market to reduce reliance on imports

Traceability is a must-have requirement for every product, especially in export markets. One of the key factors in traceability is the planting area of materials to be assigned a code. Each planting area with a code will create more confidence for consumers. Cat Chu mangos of Dong Thap Province. Thanks to being granted codes for the mango planting areas, the province has gained advantage in exporting this kind of fruit.-VNA/VNS Photo Hoang Trung, director of MARD's Plant Protection Department, said the granting of codes and management of coded planting areas and packing facilities are the department's top priorities in developing agricultural production and farm produce exports. Vietnam has about 4,000 planting areas and 2,000 packing facilities for farm produce in 50 provinces and cities that have been coded. The agricultural products include fruits, rice, coffee, pepper, cashew and wood. According to the ministry, in the first eight months of 2022, the export value … [Read more...] about Planting area codes key for Vietnam’s farm produce exports

Illustrative image (Photo: vneconomy.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has shipped its organic agricultural products to 180 countries over the world, earning an average of 335 million USD per year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the country’s area of organic cultivation surpasses 174,000 hectares, making it rank ninth out of 10 Asian countries with the largest area of organic agricultural land. The country now has over 17,000 producers, 555 processors and 60 exporters involved in organic agriculture. It set targets of organic production accounting for 2.5-3% of the total agricultural land area, and the product value per hectare being 1.5-1.8 times higher than that of non- organic production . In the coming time, the ministry continues to work with localities to build concentrated organic agricultural production regions, promote origin traceability, and digitalisation of organic products./. VNA … [Read more...] about Annual export of organic agricultural products reaches 335 mln USD

FDI in Hanoi has been upward in recent years, especially as Vietnam becomes increasingly integrated into the global economy. Hanoi remains among the top destination for FDI in Vietnam, given its competitive advantages in sustainable development, high-quality workforce, and diversification of economic structure. Production of home appliances at Sunhouse Group's factory. File photo According to the municipal Department of Statistics, Hanoi attracted nearly US$170 million in FDI in September, resulting in a total of $1 billion during the January-September period, or an increase of 18% year on year. “This is an encouraging result, helping cement Hanoi’s role among the top 10 localities in FDI attraction in Vietnam,” said Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Ngoc Tu. Upon breaking down, the city recorded 262 new projects worth $183 million, up 6.5% in the number of projects and 12.5% in value year on year; 141 existing … [Read more...] about Hanoi remains among attractive localities for FDI in Vietnam

Vietnam is well known among tourists for massages. Across the country, there are a plethora of places where anyone can get a decent priced massage to their liking. But one type of massage service goes a little beyond 'Just a Massage' and takes us to a whole new world of the true spirit of the Vietnamese culture and community. For decades, blind massage businesses have been operating across the country. They employ mostly vision-impaired people as massage therapists. These charities and businesses do wonderful things to help visually-impaired people develop skills. Although it has been many years since I first experienced the pleasure and inspiration of the Blind Massage Association on Cong Quynh Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, my experience has taken me far and wide. Blind massage spas can be found in almost every province in Vietnam. A little online search or asking your hotel will quickly locate one in any major center throughout the country. Whilst all blind massage … [Read more...] about Blind massage in Vietnam: Not ‘just a massage’ service but a spirit of community

Vo Tri Thanh *Vo Tri Thanh Viet Nam’s latest economic data shows the country is on track to surpass the Government’s target of 6-6.5 per cent for GDP growth this year. However, policy actions need to maintain flexibility and caution to cope with rising external pressure. The General Statistics Office reported positive signs were seen in most socio-economic aspects in the past nine months. The macro-economy remained stable while inflation was under control, major balances were ensured and monetary and fiscal policies were implemented in a proactive, flexible and effective manner. Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 13.67 per cent in the third quarter (Q3), putting the nine-month GDP growth at 8.83 per cent, the highest in the past decade. This is a miracle rebound after a 6.02 per cent contraction a year ago when the nation shut down some factories as part of its tough pandemic control measures. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 3.32 per cent in Q3 and 2.73 per cent in … [Read more...] about Viet Nam performs well in 9 months but needs to watch for pressure ahead