Việt Nam plans to switch to E10 biofuel nationwide from 2026

Thursday, Aug 21, 2025

A draft circular of the Ministry of Industry and Trade stipulates that from January 1, 2026, E10 will be the sole fuel available nationwide for motor vehicles using petrol engines.

Việt Nam rolls out E10 fuel in major step towards green energy transition

Saturday, Jul 26, 2025

The nationwide adoption of E10 fuel reflects the country’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and advancing a low-carbon, sustainable energy model. 

Green lifestyle changes drive people towards ethanol fuel

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

Government incentive policies, promotions by influential figures and growing responsibility towards the environment is causing people to embrace green lifestyles, including the use of ethanol fuels.

Việt Nam and Brazil forge sustainable path in agricultural sector

Thursday, Sep 05, 2024

Việt Nam News reporter Ly Ly Cao spoke to Brazilian Ambassador to Việt Nam Marco Farani and CEO of the National Corn Ethanol Association (UNEM) Guilherme Nolasco to shed light on the partnership between the two countries and explore avenues to support Việt...

Three MoIT projects to be taken out from loss-making list

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020

Government’s steering committee on loss-making projects would report to the PM to remove three of the 12 projects from the list in August.

Dung Quat Biofuel Plant releases first product

Monday, Oct 22, 2018

Dung Quat Biofuel Plant in the central province of Quang Ngai produced its first batch of E100 ethanol fuel on Friday five days since restarting, company officials announced.

Loss-making Dung Quat Biofuel plant resumes operation

Monday, Oct 15, 2018

Dung Quat Biofuel plant resumed operations on Sunday, after operations were halted three years ago for inefficiency.

Binh Phuoc ethanol plant to resume operation

Monday, Jun 25, 2018

National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) said it was coordinating with relevant partners to prepare for the resumption of Binh Phuoc Ethanol Plant in the southern province of Binh Phuoc. 

Customers still unsure of E5 fuel: officials

Tuesday, Jan 09, 2018

Many motorbike owners are still unsure if the new E5 fuel being sold nationwide suits their vehicles, and authorities need to improve public awareness accordingly, officials admit.

Obstacles hinder the switch to E5 biofuel

Thursday, Oct 19, 2017

There are only two months left until January 1, 2018, the date set for the nation to switch from RON A92 petrol to bio-fuel E5, but the plan is facing problems..

Ministry moots ethanol import tax cut

Thursday, Sep 07, 2017

The Ministry of Finance has proposed to lower import tax on bio-fuel ethanol from 20 to 17 per cent so as to make E5 petrol cheaper.

HCM City to host VN’s leading water expo in November

Thursday, May 18, 2017

The ninth VIETWATER Expo and Forum will be held in HCM City from November 8 to 10, with more than 450 leading water players from 38 countries and territories expected to take part.  

Bio Ethanol Dung Quat closed for unpaid debts

Tuesday, Jul 26, 2016

The Bio Ethanol Dung Quat Plant was closed for defaulting on the VND1.3 trillion debt it owed the banks, the State Bank of Viet Nam''s Quang Ngai Province branch said.

Bio-fuel project fails as cheaper options prevail

Thursday, Apr 07, 2016

The lack of incentives, costs, and people''s lack of awareness of environmental protection are thought to be the reasons for the failure of the national bio-fuel project.

HCM City to promote sales of E5 bio-fuel

Saturday, Dec 19, 2015

Ethanol gasoline E5(A92-RON petrol containing 5 per cent ethanol) will be sold at all filling stations in HCM City beginning on December 31, according to the city''s Department of Industry and Trade.