EU Ambassador Urges Predictable Legal Framework for Vietnam's Power Investment
The EU Ambassador to Vietnam emphasized the need for a stable and predictable legal framework to attract private investment in the country's power sector. Unlocking the potential of renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, requires national policy alignment and efficient permitting at the provincial level.
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