[Vietnam's total installed power capacity jumps to second place in ASEAN]According to data from Vietnam Electricity Group, by the end of 2025, the installed capacity of Vietnam's national power system will reach 87600 megawatts, ranking second in ASEAN and increasing by nearly 6400 megawatts compared to the previous year.
Among them, the installed capacity of renewable energy wind power, solar power, and biomass energy is about 24400 megawatts, accounting for 27.9%; Coal fired thermal power accounts for 32.1%, while hydropower accounts for 28.1%. By 2025, the highest electricity load in China is expected to increase by 11.1% year-on-year, and the annual electricity consumption is expected to reach 322.8 billion kilowatt hours. At the same time, the annual investment of the country's power group increased by 14.7% year-on-year, and achieved 100% rural electrification nationwide. Editor/Gao Xue
Vietnam's Duonong Electrolytic Aluminum Plant announced that the first phase of the project is scheduled to start production in the second quarter of 2026, with an initial annual production capacity of 150000 tons. The total investment of this project is approximately 18.42 trillion Vietnamese dong. It was once stalled due to funding and technical issues, but has now received special financing support and will achieve full production of 450000 tons by 2028. After the project is put into operation, it will improve the local aluminum industry chain in Vietnam, reduce dependence on aluminum imports, and is expected to create thousands of job opportunities, injecting new impetus into the regional economy.Editor/Gao Xue
On January 5, 2025, the construction of the Funana headquarters building project officially began in Nanshan District, Shenzhen. The project is located in the Nanyou area, with a total investment of 505 million yuan and a total construction area of approximately 60000 square meters. The planned construction period is 4 years. The building takes "weaving" as its design inspiration, integrates home textile art and architectural language, and creates a corporate headquarters that integrates research and development, supporting facilities, and public spaces. As a leading enterprise in the home textile industry, Funana's move will further enhance its brand image and innovation synergy. Editor/Gao Xue