Indonesia: dry season to be less severe this year

Indonesia: dry season to be less severe this year

Indonesia's dry season is forecast to be less severe this year compared to 2023, improving its chance of managing forest fires and crops.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam PM orders drastic action to ensure power supplies

Vietnam PM orders drastic action to ensure power supplies

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested urgent measures to ensure power supplies during the upcoming dry season and beyond.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Northern Vietnam forecast to face power shortages during dry season

Northern Vietnam forecast to face power shortages during dry season

Vietnam's northern region is facing a power shortfall of 1,600-4,900 megawatts in May and June as temperatures soar, according to state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN).

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Electricity shortage looms as key power projects delayed

Electricity shortage looms as key power projects delayed

Difficulties are likely to linger despite Vietnam’s electricity supply efforts as new slow-moving power generation sources cannot match increasing demand, said an industry report.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7