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Vietnam adds 142 inspected solar power projects to Power Development Plan’s implementation scheme

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Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has approved the inclusion of 142 solar power projects, which were previously inspected, into the implementation scheme of the Power Development Plan for the period 2021-2030, with a vision until 2050 (PDP VIII).

The 100 MW Ea Sup 3 solar power complex, developed by Xuan Thien Group, in Dak Lak province, Vietnam's Central Highlands. Photo courtesy of the company.

The 100 MW Ea Sup 3 solar power complex, developed by Xuan Thien Group, in Dak Lak province, Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Photo courtesy of the company.

Among them are large-scale solar power plants such as Trung Nam in the central province of Ninh Thuan (204 MW), CMX Renewable Vietnam in Ninh Thuan (168 MW), Hong Phong 1 A & B in the central province of Binh Thuan (250 MW), Dau Tieng 1 & 2 in the southern province of Tay Ninh (350 MW), Sao Mai in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang (210 MW), Hoa Hoi in the central province of Phu Yen (214 MW), BIM 2 in Ninh Thuan (250 MW), Ea Sup 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak (600 MW), and Van Ninh in the central province of Khanh Hoa (100 MW).

In its decision issued on Wednesday, the ministry (MoIT) clarified that the 142 projects had been commercially operational as of January 13. They were included in the scheme based on the Electricity Law, the Planning Law, the Investment Law, the Bidding Law, PDP VIII, and other relevant documents.

The move aligns with the government’s policy to address issues related to renewable energy projects.

The list of such solar power projects only comprises project names, capacities, and names of provinces where they are located. Specific project sites are mentioned in their investment proposals or pre-feasibility study reports.

Last year, the Government Inspectorate concluded that the MoIT had approved the inclusion of 154 solar power projects into the scheme without sufficient legal foundation. Of these, 123 were identified as the primary cause of energy source imbalances and wasteful use of social resources.

The government later agreed to remove obstacles for these 154 projects per a resolution passed at its November 2024 meeting. In a subsequent meeting on December 12, 2024, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined the government’s general principles to resolve those projects’ difficulties, especially for those with no intent of violating regulations.

“We will not legalize violations, but create mechanisms to resolve these issues decisively,” the PM remarked, stressing the importance of avoiding wastes of social resources while maintaining investors’ confidence.

“Local authorities and businesses need to work together to resolve such issues. It is critical to strictly prevent corruption, bribery, and unfair practices, and those committing violations will be held accountable,” he added.

According to the MoIT, by the end of 2023, the capacity of renewable energy sources (wind and solar) reached 21,664 MW, accounting for approximately 27% of the country’s total capacity.

The cumulative electricity generation from renewable energy (wind, ground-mounted solar, and rooftop solar) in 2023 was approximately 27,317 million kWh, making up nearly 13% of the total electricity system.

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E-tax system resumes full operations after temporary suspension

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The suspension, which lasted from 5pm on March 12 until 8am on March 17, was necessary to enhance tax management and implement structural changes.

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The tax authority has stated that all systems are now running smoothly, ensuring seamless tax transactions for individuals, businesses and foreign entities. (Photo: baodautu.vn)

Hanoi – Vietnam’s electronic tax system has resumed full operations starting at 8am on March 17, after a temporary suspension for system upgrades and data restructuring, the tax authority announced.

The suspension, which lasted from 5pm on March 12 until 8am on March 17, was necessary to enhance tax management and implement structural changes.

During this period, certain services such as electronic tax payment (eTax), eTax Mobile and tax applications for individuals were temporarily halted, while other functions remained accessible.

Foreign businesses operating in Vietnam can now fully access the e-portal for foreign suppliers, which remained operational but may have experienced minor delays in processing transactions during the upgrade.

Director of the Department of Taxation Mai Xuan Thanh instructed tax departments to ensure secure data migration and a smooth transition, allowing businesses and individuals to resume using the e-tax system without disruption.

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Central Vietnam province aims to add 2,300 MW of wind power to development plan

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March 17, 2025

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Vietnam’s central province of Quang Tri plans to add 1,800 MW of 43 land-based wind power projects and 500 MW of offshore wind power to the draft implementation scheme of the national power development plan VIII (PDP VIII).

The draft scheme also features 260.5 MW of hydropower, 119.6 MW of solar power, and 23 MW of rooftop solar power for self-consumption, Quang Tri authorities discussed last week.

Quang Tri's acting Chairman Ha Sy Dong (standing) speaks at a meeting in the province, central Vietnam, March 14, 2025. Photo courtesy of Quang Tri newspaper.

Quang Tri’s acting Chairman Ha Sy Dong (standing) speaks at a meeting in the province, central Vietnam, March 14, 2025. Photo courtesy of Quang Tri newspaper.

Until 2030, Quang Tri aims to facilitate power import of 2,000 MW from Laos.

Provincial authorities will also facilitate investors of 500 kV, 200 kV, and 100 kV power grid projects, in line with the deployment of wind, solar, gas-fired power, and imported power (from Laos) projects.

Addressing the meeting, Quang Tri’s acting Chairman Ha Sy Dong asked the Department of Industry and Trade to collaborate with investors to complete the applications for in-principle approval by March 20.

He also requested the Department of Finance to finalize the land recovery plan for site clearance by March 25.

Vietnam’s current PDP VIII has 6,000 MW of offshore wind power, including 500 MW in the central-central region.

In February 2025, Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed delaying the development of offshore wind power until after 2030, instead of meeting the initial target of 6,000 MW by 2030.

However, in March 2025, the Government requested that offshore wind power projects under the PDP VIII must complete by 2030.

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Manufacturing, processing push up industrial growth in five months

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March 17, 2025

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Vietnam’s industrial sector experienced positive growth in the January-May period, with 55 out of 63 provinces and centrally-run cities nationwide reporting annual increases in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

The GSO identified manufacturing, processing, and electricity production and distribution as the primary drivers of the growth. Provinces recording high growth included Phu Tho (31.2%), Bac Giang (24.9%), and Binh Phuoc (14.8%). However, some other provinces like Ha Tinh, Quang Ngai and Ca Mau saw respective declines of 9%, 8.25% and 2.5% in their indexes.

Overall, the national IIP in May continued its upward trajectory, rising 3.9% month-on-month and 8.9% year-on-year. The five-month period saw an yearly increase of 6.8%.

A deeper analysis revealed the processing and manufacturing industries as the key contributor to the growth, boasting a 7.3% rise and adding 6.4 percentage points to the overall increase. The electricity production and distribution sector also performed strongly, with 12.7% growth, contributing 1.1 percentage points. Additionally, the water supply, waste, and wastewater management sector went up 6.3%, adding 0.1 percentage point. However, the mining sector experienced a decline of 5.2%, resulting in a reduction of 0.8 percentage point in the overall growth.

Specific product categories within the processing and manufacturing sectors posted impressive growth. Production of rubber and plastic products surged by 27.4%, while electrical equipment saw a 24% increase. Production of chemicals and chemical products grew by 20.1%, followed by beds, cabinets, tables, and chairs (19.6%) and metal products (13.2%).

In light of these findings, the GSO proposed a series of recommendations to further bolster Vietnam’s industrial development. It urged the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to prioritise a structural shift toward increasing the proportion of processing and manufacturing industries within the overall industrial sector, while simultaneously reducing reliance on the assembly and processing of imported products; enhance enterprise competitiveness and incentivise the use of domestically produced goods via technical barriers for certain imports.

Additionally, the GSO recommended that the MoIT refine key institutions such as the Key Industrial Law and the Law on Chemicals. Expediting the disbursement of public investment capital and hastening crucial projects in the fields of electricity, oil and gas, manufacturing, processing, and mining are also highlighted as crucial steps.

Head of the GSO’s Industrial and Construction Statistics Department Phi Thi Huong Nga suggested that localities should launch more stimulus and promotion schemes to increase purchasing power while helping industrial firms find partners and expand markets through trade exhibitions.

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