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Vietnam's National Power Plan VIII Hits 21 GW of Solar in Q1 2026 as Investment Surges Past $4.7 Billion

Vietnam's National Power Plan VIII Hits 21 GW of Solar in Q1 2026 as Investment Surges Past $4.7 Billion

Vietnam's revised National Power Development Plan VIII reached the 21 gigawatt solar milestone three quarters ahead of schedule, with private investment driving the acceleration.

Vietnam Reaches Final Investment Decision on First Commercial Offshore Wind Project

Vietnam Reaches Final Investment Decision on First Commercial Offshore Wind Project

A 600 MW offshore wind farm reaches FID with a USD 2.7 billion budget and a 25-year PPA at USD 0.084/kWh.

Vietnam's Mekong Delta Invests $800 Million in Saltwater Intrusion Defenses

Vietnam's Mekong Delta Invests $800 Million in Saltwater Intrusion Defenses

Vietnam commits $800 million to defend the Mekong Delta from saltwater intrusion threatening rice production for 18 million residents.

Vietnam's Offshore Wind Auction Awards 6 GW to International Developers

Vietnam's Offshore Wind Auction Awards 6 GW to International Developers

Vietnam awards 6 GW of offshore wind capacity to international developers at $0.072/kWh in its first competitive auction.

Vietnam Bans Single-Use Plastics in Coastal Tourist Zones

Plastic Pollution

Vietnam Bans Single-Use Plastics in Coastal Tourist Zones

Vietnam bans single-use plastic bags, straws, and containers across 28 coastal tourist areas, targeting one of Asia's worst ocean pollution sources.