Dong Bac News Today

(VAN) Japan has actively supported the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam in training high-quality agricultural human resources.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the Northern province of Quang Ninh on June 11 to inspect the production and supply of electricity at the Mong Duong Thermal Power Company, Quang Ninh Thermal Power JSC, as well as coal mining and supply for thermal power plants at Ha Tu Coal JSC.

The government has asked for urgent solutions to ensure power supply as the country is at a high risk of power shortages, while also looking at how to remove difficulties for transitional renewable energy projects.

Most lights illuminating buildings and streets in Hanoi, Hai Phong and Da Nang have been switched off or are being turned on later than normal to save electricity. - VnExpress International

In light of the possibility of electricity scarcity, Vietnam is aware of the continuing usefulness of coal as an energy resource, according to industry insiders.

Since the third day of the Lunar New Year, which fell on January 24, Mai has been so busy going to different places of worship in other provinces. - VnExpress International

SEA experienced a severe contraction in 2020 because of lockdowns & border closures to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, which halted economic activity and business in the region.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has said that the amount of coal supplied to its thermal power plants (TPP) fell short of the contractual amounts, putting them at risk.

Vietnam may face a power shortage from April due to tight coal supplies, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) reported. - VnExpress International

Coal-fired power plants in Vietnam are facing a shortage of coal supplies after Covid-19 infections disrupted the operations of local miners and due to the high global cost of importing the fuel, the government has announced.