Update February, 22 2012 17:18:08
February, 15 2012 09:56:19
An institute in HCM City will conduct new environmental impact assessments of two proposed power plants 6 and 6A that would reclaim 154ha of forested land in Cat Tien National Park in southern Dong Nai Province.
February, 22 2012 16:55:41
EVN pumps VND9.3 trillion into electric grid
The National Power Transmission (NPT) said it has invested VND9.3 trillion to build a 500kV electric grid connecting five provinces and Ho Chi Minh City.
February, 22 2012 15:31:29
Ore-bauxite factory to open in April
The Tan Rai ore-bauxite factory, part of the Lam Dong Aluminum-Bauxite Complex Project, is expected to come into operation in April, said the project management board.
February, 16 2012 16:33:00
Viet Nam and the UK boost co-operation on nuclear energy
A seminar to push co-operation on nuclear energy between Viet Nam and the United Kingdom opened in the capital today.
February, 15 2012 17:16:09
Great hydrate reserves possible in Viet Nam's sea
Twenty seven regions in the country's sea might be home to large gas hydrate reserves, according to recent research by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's Department of Sea and Islands
February, 07 2012 09:59:47
Tourism sector expects bumper heritage year
With a nationwide theme of "Heritage Tourism" this year, Viet Nam's tourism industry is expected to experience an increase of tourists and strong competition with other countries in the region,...
February, 07 2012 09:32:34
Energy efficiency programme needs $48m
The National Programme for Energy Efficiency and Conservation will need around VND1 trillion (US$48 million) to save between five and eight per cent of the nation's total energy consumption by 2015, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
February, 06 2012 09:53:12
Software park urged to boost efficiency
Leaders of the HCM City have asked the Quang Trung Software Park and the Thu Thiem Urban Area to increase their operational efficiency this year.
February, 02 2012 10:03:00
Fishermen net huge tuna profits
Fishermen in central provinces enjoyed bumper catches of tuna after Tet (Lunar New Year) and earned handsome profits because of high prices for the fish.
January, 30 2012 10:24:00
Power firm targets higher output
PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power) targeted 10,000MW in power output by 2015, equal to the entire output by major power company EVN...
January, 30 2012 09:43:00
Sustainable goals set for coal mining
The coal mining industry has set a target of pairing its activities with environmental protection while ensuring national energy security for socio-economic development.