Vietnam's coal imports hit record high in April

Vietnam's imports of coal for all uses in April topped 8.5 million tonnes, surging 58% on month and by 19% on year to set a record high for the country, according to statistics released by the Vietnam Customs.

The surge in its overall coal imports followed the country's swelling coal consumption for electricity generation in April, as early heatwaves across wide areas of Vietnam had pushed maximum temperatures over 40°C, according to local media. Last month, coal-fired power generation in Vietnam reached 17,864 gigawatt-hours, jumping 12% on year