The 2020 Vietnam Solar E-Expo is slated to be held online between October 12 and November 10 to help create business opportunities and links in the sector amid COVID-19, according to the Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising company (VINEXAD).
Hanoi (VNA) - The 2020 Vietnam Solar E-Expo is slated to beheld online between October 12 and November 10 to help create businessopportunities and links in the sector amid COVID-19, according to the VietnamNational Trade Fair and Advertising company (VINEXAD).
Officially endorsed by the Technology Transfer Support Center, theTechnology Application & Development Agency, and the Ministry of Industryand Trade, the event includes a “Live Day” for online communications on October27 and 28.
The exhibition will offer exhibitors opportunities to promote theirbrands and products as well as have one-on-one communications with potentialcustomers via chat box, audio call, and video call.
The APAC Solar Energy Digital Event 2020 Vietnam Chapter, meanwhile, isscheduled for October 20-22 and will feature a virtual exhibition showcase,webinar sessions, and one-on-one online match-making networking to create aone-stop business matching platform for all industry players to shareknowledge, expand business contacts, and overcome obstacles caused by thepandemic.
As of May 11, Vietnam had 92 solar and 10 wind power plants with a totalcapacity of nearly 6,000 MW in operation, according to the Department ofElectricity and Renewable Energy.
A number have been sold partially or wholly to foreign investors fromThailand, the Philippines, China, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia./.
Vietnam is striving for a commercial electricity output of 337.5 billion kWh by 2025 and 478.1 billion kWh by 2030, down 15 billion kWh and nearly 230 billion kWh compared with those in the adjusted Power Planning VII.
Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) on September 9 launched the EVNSOLAR platform at //solar.evn.com.vn to assist potential investors, both households and enterprises, in accessing this type of power source.
There are some 50,000 operational rooftop solar projects around Vietnam with a combined capacity of about 1,200 MWp, Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has revealed.
National electricity demand is expected to increase by 8.5 percent a year until 2025 and 7 percent until 2030, making Vietnam an attractive market for foreign energy investors.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
The team’s haul, including one Champion title, 10 golds, seven silvers, and four bronzes, surpassed expectations. Vietnam, competing since 2019, has secured over 200 AIMO medals, cementing its regional standing.
Installing solar panels (Source: VNA) 
