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Wave Energy in An Binh: Blueprint for Climate Resilient Islands

16 June 2020
An Binh, a small Vietnamese island, relies heavily on diesel generators for electricity during the 4-month rainy season. Locals are familiar with renewable energy, as they use a solar energy system. However, when the sun does not shine, the remote island’s climate and economic resilience is…

Linking Integrity Tools with Capacity Development in Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Viet Nam

28 August 2019
This presentation discussed the scope of integrity management, the process involved with the integrity management toolbox, and the gaps and elements of success in water integrity capacity development in Southeast Asia.

Utility Creditworthiness and Alternative Lending Instruments: The Southeast Asian Experience

28 August 2019
This presentation discussed ADB's work on enhancing the financial capacity of water utilities and fostering policy dialogue in Southeast Asia to reach the last mile.

Barriers and Enablers to Renewable Energy Financing and Investment for Grid-connected Wind and Solar

20 June 2019
Wind and solar are undergoing a global revolution with rapidly increasing installations driven by a range of technical, economic, regulatory, and institutional drivers. Recent work under the USAID, US-APEC Technical Assistance to Advance Regional Integration (US-ATAARI) project, found that…

Developing a Direct Power Purchase Agreement Mechanism in Viet Nam

20 June 2019
Corporate entities with facilities in Asia are increasingly interested in procuring renewable power to meet sustainability targets, hedge against power price volatility, and add resiliency to their power supply. However, restrictions within the transitional power markets found in many Asian…

Modernizing Irrigation Systems in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam (Goverment's Response)

13 June 2017
The El Nino in 2015 wreaked extensive damage to many areas in Viet Nam. The country experienced a 40% to 70% rainfall deficit which affected over 400,000 hectares of crop land. Two million people were affected and 18 provinces were placed under a state of emergency. Moreover, historcal floods…

Modernizing Irrigation Systems in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam (ADB Response)

13 June 2017
In 2015, Viet Nam was one of the countries severely affected by El Nino. Many of its provinces experienced droughts that placed many crops and people at risk. To assist the country in addressing this challenge, ADB provided technical assistance and fostered partnerships that improved climate…

Review of Retail Electricity Tariffs

5 September 2016
Electricity subsidies are often paid out if government budgets exceed all spending on education, healthcare, and rural support. In order to subsidize low residential customer prices, governments impose higher prices on industrial customers, which discourages new investment and encourage…

ADB Wastewater Management Program in Viet Nam

23 November 2015
This presentation provides an overview of the major issues influencing the Government of Viet Nam’s wastewater management program. It also highlights Asian Development Bank’s past achievements and current strategies in accomplishing the government’s objectives and targets.

Overview of the Power Sector in Viet Nam

19 May 2015
This presentation discusses the characteristics and outlook of Viet Nam’s power sector. The national power development plan is explained, and projects funded by the ADB in the country are enumerated. Possible areas of partnership between ADB and other countries or institutions are explored.