Vietnam Faces Power Shortage Risk Amid Economic Growth, Raising Concerns of Slowdown
Vietnam achieved 9.01% economic growth in the first nine months of the year, but soaring electricity demand is straining supply, raising concerns of power shortages from 2027 onwards. This casts a shadow over the sustainability of economic growth and renewable energy transition plans.
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