Danish energy fund CIP’s $10.5 bln wind power project to create 45,000 jobs in Vietnam

Danish energy fund CIP’s $10.5 bln wind power project to create 45,000 jobs in Vietnam

Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) plans to invest $10.5 billion in a 3.5 GW offshore wind power project in Vietnam’s central province of Binh Thuan, creating 45,000 full-time equivalent jobs.

Energy - Sat, March 30, 2024 | 4:30 pm

Denmark’s Vestas, Vietnam’s IPICO to cooperate in wind power development

Denmark’s Vestas, Vietnam’s IPICO to cooperate in wind power development

Denmark’s leading wind power business Vestas and Vietnam’s top industrial park developer Son My Industrial Park Investment Construction and Trading Infrastructure JSC (IPICO) have announced plans to cooperate in wind power development.

Energy - Thu, March 14, 2024 | 10:55 am

Binh Thuan province to receive huge investment capital flow

Binh Thuan province to receive huge investment capital flow

The south-central Vietnamese province of Binh Thuan has granted in-principle approval, investment registration certificates, and investment memoranda to multiple domestic and foreign businesses, including those leading in the fields of infrastructure, real estate, footwear and steel.

Industries - Thu, February 29, 2024 | 10:55 pm

Cost of materials inflated in EVN Binh Thuan scam

Cost of materials inflated in EVN Binh Thuan scam

Many types of materials and electrical equipment used in a scandal involving Power Company Binh Thuan, a subsidiary of state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN), and Tuan An Group had their prices inflated by up to 300%.

Society - Thu, February 1, 2024 | 10:52 pm

2023: energy, electronics sectors shine bright as Vietnam attracts huge foreign investments

2023: energy, electronics sectors shine bright as Vietnam attracts huge foreign investments

Energy and electronics sectors hogged the limelight as registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached $36.6 billion this year through December 20, up 32.1% year-on-year.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Fri, December 29, 2023 | 9:15 am

Binh Thuan province plans massive national tourism area

Binh Thuan province plans massive national tourism area

The coastal province of Binh Thuan in central Vietnam has just approved a long-term plan to build the “Mui Ne National Tourist Area” covering 14,760 hectares.

Travel - Sat, December 9, 2023 | 8:38 pm

Agribank auctions Vietnam’s first wind power project, bids starting at $49.6 mln

Agribank auctions Vietnam’s first wind power project, bids starting at $49.6 mln

State-owned Agribank is auctioning the Phong Dien 1 wind power plant, Vietnam’s first such facility, with bids starting at VND1,205 billion ($49.6 million).

Energy - Wed, December 6, 2023 | 3:37 pm

Binh Thuan province certifies investors in LNG-to-power projects

Binh Thuan province certifies investors in LNG-to-power projects

Binh Thuan authorities granted investment certificates to six investors in four projects within the LNG-to-power chain in the south-central Vietnam province on Friday.

Energy - Sat, August 5, 2023 | 12:23 pm

Wind power mast catches fire in central Vietnam

Wind power mast catches fire in central Vietnam

A wind power mast worth hundreds of thousands of U.S. dollars in Binh Thuan province caught fire on Wednesday morning.

Companies - Thu, July 27, 2023 | 10:49 am

AES, PV Gas receive investment policy approval for LNG terminal project in central Vietnam

AES, PV Gas receive investment policy approval for LNG terminal project in central Vietnam

A joint venture between American energy firm AES Corporation and Petrovietnam subsidiary PV Gas was granted investment policy approval for its $1.4 billion Son My LNG Terminal project by authorities in Binh Thuan province on Tuesday.

Energy - Thu, July 13, 2023 | 11:30 am

Danish fund to continue investments in Vietnam offshore wind projects

Danish fund to continue investments in Vietnam offshore wind projects

Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) will continue to back offshore wind power development in Vietnam, including a mega project in the south-central province of Binh Thuan.

Energy - Wed, June 28, 2023 | 11:17 pm

Vietnam plans two new airports for central region 

Vietnam plans two new airports for central region 

Vietnam’s central region is set to build new airports in Binh Thuan, Quang Tri and Quang Tri provinces, according to the Ministry of Transport’s newly-released plan for developing air transport in the region until 2030 with a vision to 2045.

Infrastructure - Tue, June 20, 2023 | 10:54 am

Norway energy giant Equinor eyes offshore wind power in Binh Thuan

Norway energy giant Equinor eyes offshore wind power in Binh Thuan

Norway's largest energy group Equinor, in cooperation with state-run Petrovietnam, eyes to conduct an offshore wind power survey in the south-central province of Binh Thuan.

Energy - Tue, May 30, 2023 | 10:14 pm

Phu Quy island welcomes 1 more passenger ship

Phu Quy island welcomes 1 more passenger ship

Phu Quy, known as one of the most beautiful islands in central Vietnam, welcomed one more passenger ship on Friday, raising the total number to six.

Travel - Sun, May 21, 2023 | 1:31 pm