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Hanoi's green zone: parking lots remain a bottleneck
17+ hour, 8+ min ago (662+ words) 18/05/2026 " 08: 00 (GMT+07: 00) For the policy to be effective, the city needs to soon solve the parking lot problem both inside and outside the inner city. Nguyen Van Thanh, former Director General of the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam, said that Hanoi…...
Vietnam accelerates drive to master EV technologies
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (617+ words) 18/05/2026 " 15: 28 (GMT+07: 00) Promoting production and use of electric vehicles (EVs) is not only an inevitable energy transition trend but also a strategic opportunity for Vietnam to master core technologies and deepen its participation in global supply chains." Experts said increasing localisation…...
Removing car import conditions: reform or strategic retreat?
3+ day, 40+ min ago (1051+ words) 15/05/2026 " 17: 06 (GMT+07: 00) The Ministry of Industry and Trade is considering removing automobile manufacturing, assembly, and import from the list of conditional business sectors. At first glance, the proposal aligns with ongoing administrative reforms aimed at reducing business conditions. Yet behind it…...
Hanoi proposes up to $770 support for switching to electric motorbikes
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (710+ words) 14/05/2026 " 16: 29 (GMT+07: 00) The proposal is included in a draft resolution released by the Hanoi People's Committee on policies supporting the transition from fossil fuel-powered road vehicles to clean energy transportation, alongside a roadmap to gradually limit polluting vehicles. One notable aspect…...
High electricity prices spur rooftop-solar boom in Vietnam
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (685+ words) 11/05/2026 " 08: 00 (GMT+07: 00) Under an official Decision dated May 9, 2025, the residential electricity tariff has six levels. The lowest is VND1, 940/k Wh and the highest is VND3, 460/k Wh. Rooftop solar helps households take control of their power source and sharply reduces monthly electricity…...
Hanoi plans mandatory registration for petrol motorbike phase-out
1+ week, 2+ day ago (827+ words) 09/05/2026 " 14: 27 (GMT+07: 00) Map showing the implementation phases of the low-emission zone within Ring Road 1. The Hanoi People's Committee has submitted a draft resolution to the municipal People's Council on the "Low-emission zone within Ring Road 1" project, aimed at controlling air pollution…...
Why a major Vietnamese solar power firm lost nearly US$38 million
1+ week, 2+ day ago (671+ words) 09/05/2026 " 14: 17 (GMT+07: 00) According to information released by the Hanoi Stock Exchange, Trung Nam Thuan Nam Solar Power Co. , Ltd. posted a loss of more than VND969 billion (US$38 million) in 2025. The result contrasts sharply with 2024, when the company recorded after-tax profit of…...
From solar-covered rooftops to a $136 billion power challenge
2+ week, 1+ day ago (639+ words) 03/05/2026 " 07: 08 (GMT+07: 00) Solar panels cover the rooftops of many houses in HCMC. A homeowner said installing the system cost about VND200 million, but each month the solar output helps the family save around VND4 million on electricity bills. For the family, it is…...
Electric vehicles make up nearly 60% of new car registrations in Singapore
2+ week, 2+ day ago (251+ words) 02/05/2026 " 14: 34 (GMT+07: 00) Statistics from the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) show that EVs made up 57. 6% of the 13, 322 new cars registered in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 7, 679 units. This marks a sharp increase from 45% in 2025, 18. 1% in 2023, 11. 7% in 2022 and just 3. 8% in…...
Hybrid cars surge in Vietnam as fuel-saving demand grows
2+ week, 5+ day ago (663+ words) 29/04/2026 " 15: 28 (GMT+07: 00) Alongside the rapid rise of electric vehicles, hybrids are gaining traction thanks to their smooth operation, fuel efficiency, and suitability for urban traffic conditions. In the context of fluctuating fuel prices and a clear shift toward greener mobility, this…...