The 38th Conference of Heads of ASEAN Power Utilities/Authorities (HAPUA) took place in Ha Long, Quang Ninh from September 3 to September 9. This is an extremely important annual conference of the electricity industry with the participation of delegations from Southeast Asian countries and even ASEAN energy organizations. In addition, the conference also had the presence of Mr. Nguyen Tai Anh – Deputy General Director of EVN and Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh – Deputy Director of the Department of Electricity and Renewable Energy (Ministry of Industry and Trade).
The main content of this year’s conference focuses on “Power distribution; reliability and quality assurance”. At the conference, the delegates heard reports and discussed issues such as: Prioritized energies for HAPUA to act; ASEAN electricity grid connection master plan phase III; multilateral electricity trading; activities of the 5 HAPUA working groups on power source, transmission and grid connection in ASEAN, reliability and power quality; policy research & commercial development, human resources, etc.
Besides, NPC Quang Ninh also actively promotes the image of the majestic Ha Long nature as well as the friendly Vietnamese people, contributing to creating a good impression of Quang Ninh province in particular and Vietnam in general. in the eyes of international friends.
Vietnam has also officially transferred the position of Chairman of the HAPUA Council next year to Brunei in accordance with the usual practice.