Saving energy could protect jobs for 20 million Vietnamese workers
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has emphasized that growing global environmental regulations – particularly from Europe and the U.S. – are impacting Vietnam’s GDP and approximately 20 million direct laborers. These changes highlight the urgent need for more efficient energy use across industries.
Vietnam Cuts LNG Import Tariff to 2% in Bid to Accelerate Energy Transition
In a strategic move to promote cleaner energy and attract investment, the Vietnamese Government has reduced the preferential import tariff on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 5% to 2%.
Vietnam cuts LNG import tariff to boost clean energy transition
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government has reduced the preferential import tariff on liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 5% to 2% under Decree No. 73/2025/ND-CP, issued on March 31. The move marks a key step in accelerating the country’s shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy.
Việt Nam eyes US$18 billion a year for power plan through 2035
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam will require an annual investment of around US$16–18 billion from now until 2035 to implement its revised National Power Development Plan (PDP VIII), according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This amount will rise to approximately $20 billion per year thereafter.
Japan and Vietnam Strengthen Clean Energy Cooperation Amid Economic Uncertainty
Japan and Vietnam signed a new agreement on Monday to boost cooperation in clean energy, marking a major step in their joint efforts toward sustainable development. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met in Hanoi as part of Ishiba’s four-day tour of Southeast Asia, which also includes the Philippines. […]
Petrovietnam and JERA forge clean energy ties
Petrovietnam’s Deputy CEO Le Manh Cuong is said to have emphasized Vietnam’s “vast potential” in renewable energy and affirmed that cooperation with JERA will play a “key role” in Petrovietnam’s journey toward green growth, beyond traditional oil and gas.
Vietnam raises solar feed-in tariffs with energy storage, regional incentives
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has announced a new round of feed-in tariffs (FIT) for solar power, introducing location-based pricing and, for the first time, incorporating energy storage systems.
Petronas and Petrovietnam strengthen oil & gas ties
The duo’s joint study agreement to advance oil and gas cooperation under Vietnam’s new legal framework is said to mark a strategic step forward in bilateral energy collaboration, allowing Petrovietnam to leverage Petronas’ global experience in geological research while aligning with the implementation of Vietnam’s 2022 Petroleum Law, designed to foster a more transparent and […]
