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 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.