Expansion of Hoa Binh hydropower plant begins in northern Vietnam
The power plant was previously the largest in Southeast Asia and the expanded project is expected to go on stream in 2024
Mekong dams, sand mining linked to saline intrusion in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta: expert
Salt intrusion has been occurring earlier and reaching further inland over the last few years
Hydropower dam becomes annual fishing ground in southern Vietnam
Plenty of fish migrating upstream become trapped upon reaching the dam, transforming this part of the river into a populated fishing ground
Quarries, hydropower project hurt scenic, int’lly recognized spots in Vietnam
Over the last 20 years, a nationally recognized historical relic and scenic spot in southern Vietnam’s Kien Giang Province has fallen into oblivion and suffered untold damage from adjacent quarries and cement plants
Revenues from selling hydropower plant, sugar vitalize HAGL’s earnings
$180 million of unsold stock recently threatened HAGL’s business, but they recovered by selling a hydropower plant and sugar, raking in over $100 million