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Việt Nam needs to accelerate energy transition to support growth goals

Việt Nam needs to accelerate energy transition to support growth goals

Việt Nam must accelerate its energy transition and remove longstanding bottlenecks in infrastructure and institutional frameworks to sustain double-digit economic growth.
Việt Nam, GWEC discuss expanding renewable energy investment opportunities

Việt Nam, GWEC discuss expanding renewable energy investment opportunities

National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyễn Hồng Diên praised GWEC’s role and contributions in promoting renewable energy worldwide through policy recommendations and its active cooperation with Việt Namese agencies and partners in recent years.
Murphy Oil urged to expand investment in Việt Nam

Murphy Oil urged to expand investment in Việt Nam

The projects are expected to add to domestic oil and gas supply in the coming years.
Public concerns grow as Việt Nam transitions to E10 biofuel

Public concerns grow as Việt Nam transitions to E10 biofuel

As Việt Nam officially rolls out E10 biofuel nationwide from June 1, concerns and conflicting claims about the fuel’s impact on vehicles have spread widely across social media. 
Deputy PM demands E10 biofuel quality, full consumer protection

Deputy PM demands E10 biofuel quality, full consumer protection

Developing biofuels also stokes demand for agricultural commodities, advances the circular economy, underpins the biofuel industry and lifts domestic value chains, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc.
SEVT becomes first buyer under Việt Nams DPPA scheme

SEVT becomes first buyer under Việt Nam’s DPPA scheme

A landmark electricity deal marks a new step in Việt Nam’s clean energy transition as a global manufacturer becomes the first to buy renewable power directly from a producer through the national grid.
Rooftop solar emerges as key tool to reduce energy costs in industrial parks

Rooftop solar emerges as key tool to reduce energy costs in industrial parks

Rooftop solar power, especially when combined with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), is emerging as a strategic solution, paving the way for a greener, more flexible and more sustainable industrial park model.
Car industry backs E10 fuel readiness ahead of rollout

Car industry backs E10 fuel readiness ahead of rollout

Carmakers including Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Ford and Mercedes-Benz have all confirmed the compatibility of many vehicle models with the fuel ahead of its nationwide rollout.
Energy sector seen as key pillar for Việt Nams green, double-digit growth ambitions

Energy sector seen as key pillar for Việt Nam’s green, double-digit growth ambitions

To sustain GDP growth of around 10 per cent, electricity demand is expected to increase by 12-15 per cent annually, requiring an additional 7,000-8,000 MW of new capacity each year.
Ministry proposes pricing mechanism, tax incentives to make E10 more attractive than fossil fuel

Ministry proposes pricing mechanism, tax incentives to make E10 more attractive than fossil fuel

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed new pricing mechanisms and tax incentives for E10 biofuel ahead of a June 1 nationwide rollout to boost uptake and competitiveness against fossil fuels.
Retail fuel prices cut from Thursday afternoon

Retail fuel prices cut from Thursday afternoon

Retail fuel prices were simultaneously reduced from 15:00 on Thursday following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and and the Ministry of Finance, with E5RON92 biofuel recording the sharpest decline.
Việt Nam, RoK deepen cooperation in technology, energy, digital economy

Việt Nam, RoK deepen cooperation in technology, energy, digital economy

The Republic of Korea is currently Việt Nam’s largest foreign direct investor, with cumulative registered investment exceeding US$94 billion and more than 10,000 valid projects.
2026 power technology handbook launched to support green energy transition

2026 power technology handbook launched to support green energy transition

The publication comes as Việt Nam faces rising electricity demand driven by rapid economic growth and industrial expansion, while also seeking to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions under its international climate commitments.
Việt Nam prepares contingency plans for 2026 dry-season power shortages

Việt Nam prepares contingency plans for 2026 dry-season power shortages

From operating the power system and supplementing supply sources to promoting electricity conservation and developing battery energy storage systems (BESS), a wide range of measures are being deployed to ensure stable power supply during periods of extreme demand.
Energy imports surged in first quarter of 2026

Energy imports surged in first quarter of 2026

Việt Nam spent approximately US$2.93 billion importing nearly 3.37 million tonnes of petroleum products in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 77.8 per cent in value and over 44 per cent in volume compared to the same period...