Get the latest crypto news, updates, and reports by subscribing to our free newsletter.
Giấy phép số 4978/GP-TTĐT do Sở Thông tin và Truyền thông Hà Nội cấp ngày 14 tháng 10 năm 2019 / Giấy phép SĐ, BS GP ICP số 2107/GP-TTĐT do Sở TTTT Hà Nội cấp ngày 13/7/2022.
© 2026 Index.vn
Smart factory transformation is not only a race to purchase technology, but more importantly a revolution in management thinking, workforce quality, and the ability to connect the value chain. Building smart factories is the destination of modern manufacturing. Facing fierce global competition and increasingly stringent requirements for cost optimization and…
Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) said it ensured safe and continuous electricity supply in Q1 2026 to support economic and social development and meet people’s living needs. EVN also highlighted power stability for major political events, including the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term.
EVN estimated transmission electricity output for the first three months of 2026 at 60.9 billion kWh.
Electricity production and imports across the system in March reached 28.6 billion kWh. For Q1 2026, total system output was 76.86 billion kWh, up 6.6% year-on-year.
EVN said coal-fired thermal continued to play the leading role in Q1 2026, accounting for 52.8% of total system electricity output.
In addition to power supply tasks, EVN operated Hoa Binh, Thac Ba and Tuyen Quang hydropower plants in Q1 2026 to augment water resources as required by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. EVN also ensured electricity for pumping stations and irrigation pumping to serve Winter–Spring 2025–2026 rice sowing in the Northern Midland and Red River Delta regions.
EVN reported that the total discharge time for two phases was 15 days (reduced by 1.5 days from plan). Total water discharge from hydro reservoirs was 3.348 billion cubic meters, saving 18% compared with the initial plan.
EVN provided updates on generation and grid projects in Q1 2026:
In Q1 2026, EVN and its units started 46 projects and energized 39 grid projects from 110 to 500 kV (including 1 project at 500 kV, 7 projects at 220 kV, and 31 projects at 110 kV). EVN cited important projects such as:
Looking into Q2 2026, EVN forecast more difficulties as the dry-season peak approaches. EVN also cited risks from geopolitical tensions that could raise input fuel costs, alongside rising domestic electricity demand due to heat, recovery of industrial production, and the development of AI technology, digital transformation, and electric vehicle trends.
To respond, EVN set core tasks including strict implementation of electricity-supply directives for 2026–2030 and accelerating electricity savings under Prime Minister Directive No. 10/CT-TTg. EVN said generation units must ensure sufficient fuel, maintain unit availability as required by the National Electricity System Operator (NSMO), and comply with environmental regulations.
For hydropower plants, EVN said operations must be flexible to balance water needs for agriculture and generation during intense heat waves.
EVN also said the National Load Dispatch Center will prioritize safe system operation, thorough repair of equipment deficiencies, and accelerating installation of battery energy storage systems (BESS) on the distribution grid to support power supply for 2026 and subsequent years, especially in the North.
EVN further stated that power corporations should proactively develop electricity-supply plans for extreme scenarios, coordinate with major customers to adjust loads, and promote customer-sited rooftop solar.
EVN outlined investment priorities for generation and grid construction, including the following key projects:
EVN said it will accelerate progress on important and urgent projects to ensure energization in Q2 2026, including:
Premium gym chains are entering a “golden era” that is ending or already in decline, as rising operating costs collide with shifting consumer preferences toward more flexible, community-based ways to exercise. Long-term memberships are shrinking, margins are pressured by higher rents and facility expenses, and competition from smaller, more personalized…
