Ministry approves revised national energy plan to boost energy security

Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026

The revision calls for more efficient use of domestic resources alongside imports and balanced development across the energy system, including electricity, oil and gas, coal and renewables.

Petrol supplies still ensure production and consumption in coming months: PM

Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026

The Government has issued a resolution outlining 10 key solutions, promoted energy diplomacy and directed increased exploitation of oil, gas and coal resources, while regulating hyower reservoirs to support electricity generation.

Hà Nội moves to curb fuel hoarding after rush at petrol stations

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026

City officials say the recent rush to petrol stations was driven largely by public anxiety rather than any real supply shortage, as regulators move to stabilise the market.

Resolution 70-NQ/TW aims to strengthen Việt Nam’s role in global energy value chain

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

Significantly, Resolution 70-NQ/TW emphasises the equal role of the private sector, encouraging deeper engagement from both domestic and foreign enterprises.

Ninh Thuận nuclear power: A turning point for energy security

Tuesday, Oct 07, 2025

As the Ninh Thuận nuclear plants break ground, they signal a strategic shift in Việt Nam’s energy landscape, boosting baseload power, cutting emissions, and advancing technology for decades ahead.

Power play as Việt Nam charges up for energy future

Thursday, Sep 04, 2025

Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has signed a Politburo’s resolution on national energy security through 2030 with a vision to 2024, pledging stable supply, reduced emissions and a push into nuclear power to meet the demand for rapid and sustainable...

Energy sector accelerates improvements for robust economic growth ahead

Saturday, Feb 08, 2025

With much higher economic growth targets set for the future along with a strong commitment to achieve net zero emissions by the end of 2025, Việt Nam is seeing growing demand for electricity.

Việt Nam needs to consider energy storage to ensure energy security

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024

Việt Nam needs to consider the development of a battery energy storage system (BESS) to ensure energy security and sustainable development, experts have said.

Promoting digital transformation to ensure national energy security

Monday, May 29, 2023

On Monday, the Industry and Trade Newspaper held a seminar on promoting digital transformation to ensure national energy security by 2050.

PM approves National Power Development Plan VIII

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The plan needs US$134.7 billion of funding to develop new power plants and power grids between 2021 and 2030.

COVID-19 impacts Viet Nam's gas sector

Friday, Oct 08, 2021

The energy section has not been spared the impact of COVID-19 restrictions, as demand for gas fell dramatically in the first eight months of this year, reports Petrolvietnam. 

Master plan to help ensure harmonised energy development

Thursday, Nov 12, 2020

Providing a sufficient source of energy to facilitate Viet Nam’s industrialisation and modernisation while also ensuring national energy security remained a challenge as Viet Nam and the region are importing more and more energy.

US partners with Viet Nam to build urban energy security

Sunday, Nov 03, 2019

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) on November 1 announced a new project promoting urban energy security in Việt Nam at an event held in HCM City.

VN needs policies to encourage clean energy development

Monday, Mar 04, 2019

Viet Nam is in the early stages of developing renewable energy sources and needed to introduce more incentive policies to attract more investment, experts have said.

Energy transition could be VN’s next Doi Moi: experts

Friday, Jan 18, 2019

Increasing energy efficiency together with developing renewable energy is critical for Viet Nam to ensure energy security, according to expert.