AFD provides 76-million-EUR loan for Vietnam’s first pumped-storage hydropower plant

AFD provides 76-million-EUR loan for Vietnam’s first pumped-storage hydropower plant

The Vietnam Electricity (EVN) Group has announced that it signed a credit agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) for a loan worth 76 million EUR (89.47 million USD) to implement the Bac Ai pumped-storage hydropower plant (Bac Ai project) in Khanh Hoa province.

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Forum discusses ways to green chemical and fertilizer industry

Industrial chemicals and fertilizers play an important role in agricultural production, but they are also resource intensive and generate large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions that cause environmental pollution.

FPT, GELEX partner up to advance blockchain technology


FPT Corporation and GELEX Group has formally signed a strategic partnership agreement to develop blockchain technology, aiming to expand their operations both domestically and internationally.
Viettel, Bac Ninh expand cooperation in digital infrastructure, digital transformation, hi-tech

PANO - The Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel) and Bac Ninh province had a working session to discuss future cooperation in digital infrastructure and technology, aiming to expand 5G coverage, implement synchronized digital transformation and pilot new technology applications.

Resolution 57: Telecom providers accelerate 2G shutdown, Viettel hits early 5G milestone


Vietnamese telecom operators are fast-tracking plans to discontinue 2G services by September 2026, in line with a national frequency reorganization aimed at bolstering 4G and 5G networks and achieving full 5G coverage by 2030 under the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW.
Firms advised to adapt to new E.U. standards to sustain exports

The European Union (E.U.) has announced it will increase food safety and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) inspections on imports from non-E.U. countries by 50%, while raising the number of audits at member states’ border control posts by 33%. The move places stronger demands on Vietnamese exporters to ensure product quality and strict compliance if they wish to maintain stable market access.

Vinh Long, Singaporean company eye cooperation in renewable energy, eco-industrial parks


The People’s Committee of Vinh Long province held a working session on December 22 with Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries to discuss cooperation and investment opportunities in energy, renewable energy, and the development of economic zones and industrial parks in the Mekong Delta locality.
Banking sector anchors macroeconomic stability, setting stage for new growth cycle

In 2025, amidst complex domestic and global developments, Vietnam’s banking sector has continued to play a pivotal role in safeguarding macroeconomic stability through pro-active and flexible monetary policy management.

Green transition emerges as new engine of growth


Green transition is no longer an option; rather, it has become a top strategic priority for businesses, especially as Vietnam has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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