Extractive industries

Measures sought to make effective use of waste from thermal power plants

31 January 2018
Vietnamplus
Coal / Development and funding for electricity / Electricity policy and administration / Non-renewable energy production
effective use / thermal power plants / waste

Making effective use of waste from thermal power plants to save natural resources and protect the environment is urgent given Vietnam’s increasing demand for electricity.Keep reading ...

 VNA Reporter

Rising coal prices cost Vietnam billions

17 November 2017
Tuoi tre News
Coal / Generation and distribution facilities / Non-renewable energy production
coal / power plants

Steep increases in global coal prices are forcing Vietnam’s coal-fired power plants deeper and deeper into the red as they struggle to minimize losses caused by cost overruns worth billions of U.S. dollars.Keep reading ...

 Tuoi Tre News Reporter

Vietnam plans to put special control on 28 major industry projects

7 November 2017
The Saigon Times
Air pollution / Cement / Clean development mechanism / Coal / Electronic waste / Environmental impact assessments / Gravel and limestone / Iron and steel / Major companies and projects / Manufacturing policy and regulation / Relevant ministries / Solid waste / Steel / Types of state-protected areas / Water pollution
environment / industrial / projects / special control
Summary translated by ODV Team

Up to 28 biggest industrial production projects will be in a list of projects subject to special control on environment by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, according to a draft plan. Keep reading ...

 Lan Nhi

As coal rises, waste remains an issue

3 November 2017
Vietnam Investment Review
Air pollution / Coal / Electricity policy and administration / Generation and distribution facilities / Solid waste / Water pollution
ash / coal / disposal / power plants / requirements

The Ministry of Construction is set to release its mandatory requirements for coal ash disposal early next year, threatening to shut down coal-fired thermal power plants that cannot adequately treat, store, or reuse their coal ash and gypsum discharge.Keep reading ...

 Phuong Thu

Investors in VN’s mining industry look for long-term returns

Although fluctuations in international demand and pricing have put pressure on returns from Viet Nam’s mining industry, the sector remains a magnet for foreign direct investment (FDI), a sign of confidence in its long-term prospects.Keep reading ...

 VNA reporter

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