Vietnamese petroleum imports from Singapore triple in January
VOV.VN – Total trade turnover between Vietnam and Singapore in January soared by 25.5% year on year to US$953 million, with petroleum imports from Singapore witnessing a three-fold rise, according to data from Vietnam Customs.
Vietnam Unveils National Action Plan to Boost Renewable Energy and Circular Economy
Vietnam has introduced its National Action Plan for a Circular Economy until 2035, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy development to drive sustainable economic growth and environmental protection. The plan, approved on January 23, 2025, under Decision No. 222/QĐ-TTg, outlines strategies to enhance energy efficiency, minimize waste, and promote resource recycling as the country […]
Vietnam’s southernmost province eyes exporting electricity to Singapore
Vietnam’s southernmost province of Ca Mau aims to build a grid to export electricity to Singapore, provincial authorities suggested at a Monday meeting with Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam.
Vietnam plans to stop 2 coal-fired power plants by 2030, all inefficient ones by 2040
Vietnam aims to stop two coal-fired power plants by 2030 and then all inefficient ones that cannot be improved by 2040, according to a decision signed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday.
Vietnam Approves Plan to Transition from Coal to Clean Energy
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 266/QD-TTg, approving a comprehensive implementation plan for the Global Coal-to-Clean Energy Transition Statement. The initiative reaffirms Vietnam’s commitment to low-carbon development and its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Laos to build $1.9 bln wind power plant to export electricity to Vietnam
The Lao Government and Chitchareune Construction – a Lao builder will jointly build the 1,200 MW Nong wind power plant, with an investment of $1.9 billion, to export electricity to Vietnam.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen energy cooperation
Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao Government and Chitchareune Construction Co., Ltd. on February 13 signed an agreement to develop a 1,200 MW wind power plant in Nong district, Laos’ Savannakhet province which aims to supply electricity to Vietnam from late 2027.
Vietnam seeks to import LNG from Australia, US, Qatar, then Russia
Vietnam can import LNG from major exporters such as Australia, the United States, and Qatar, as those nations have plans to expand their exports, the according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
