[IMF to support Zanzibar's blue economy]The Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy stated that the Zanzibar government will continue to vigorously develop the blue economy, and the International Monetary Fund has approved US$567 million for Tanzania through the Post-COVID-19 Recovery Fund, of which about US$100 million will flow to Zanzibar , including about $16 million to be spent on blue economy sectors such as small-scale fisheries, sea cucumber and seaweed farming, and mud crab fattening. At the same time, relevant departments of Zanzibar will carry out in-depth research on the blue economy value chain, protect biodiversity to support Zanzibar's development of the blue economy. Editor/Xing Wentao
Relying on the cooperation of the China Laos Corridor, Laos is accelerating the development of wind and solar new energy. The 72 MW photovoltaic project in Wanxiang Saiseta Development Zone has started construction with a total investment of 320 million yuan and received 121 million yuan in overseas loan support. China General Nuclear Power Laos million kilowatt photovoltaic base is under construction, and electricity can be sent to Yunnan. The institution predicts that by 2035, the installed capacity of wind and solar power in Laos will reach 9.8GW. The local government will focus on energy transformation, build a regional energy hub, and deepen the interconnection of electricity between China and Laos.Editor/Gong Ziwei
Vietnam has issued the latest directive to strengthen local responsibilities and promote the implementation of household rooftop photovoltaics. Require all provinces and cities to introduce incentive plans by the end of December 2026, with the Ministry of Industry and Trade setting installation targets and local governments independently developing subsidy mechanisms. The policy is synchronized with the development of energy storage, and the proportion of surplus electricity connected to the grid has been increased to 50%. The current installed capacity of rooftop photovoltaics in Vietnam exceeds 11.45GW, and there is a lack of supporting documents in many places. The new policy aims to alleviate the electricity shortage and ensure power supply.Editor/Gong Ziwei