Energy

This section covers developments in Vietnam’s energy sector, including oil and gas, electricity, renewable energy, energy pricing, and related policy discussions.

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 17, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Vietnamese Crab Exports 2026: US Market as a “Locomotive” According to Vietnam Customs statistics, the US market alone reached nearly $67 million in the first 11 months, up 15% year-on-year. In November 2025 alone, crab exports reached nearly $10 million, with the US accounting for over 86% . B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 1. Tax Regime Change: Small Sellers Relieved, Big Households Worried With only two weeks left until the flat tax…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 16, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Many Export Items Set New Records According to statistics from the General Department of Customs, as of November 15, the country’s total import-export turnover reached over $801 billion, surpassing the result achieved in the entire year of 2024 ($786.29 billion) and becoming the highest level ever recorded. 2. Textile and Garment Exports to Reach $44 Billion According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), in 2025, textile and garment exports…

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    MOIT Circular 62/2025: New Price Frame for Battery Storage

    MOIT Issues Generation Price Framework for Battery Energy Storage Systems The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has issued Circular No. 62/2025/TT-BCT, stipulating the method for determining and approving the generation price frame and generation service price for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Legal Basis and Scope MOIT recently promulgated Circular No. 62/2025/TT-BCT, regulating the dossiers, sequences, and methods for determining and approving the generation price frame and generation service price of BESS, while also…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 15, 2026

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Great Opportunity for Online Exports Vietnamese businesses are increasingly utilizing platforms like Amazon, Alibaba, and Shopee to reach international markets. 2. Small Nuclear Power: Solution for Energy Security and New Investment A modern economy, especially one with power-intensive industries like semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, and AI, requires a stable power system. B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 1. Rice Industry at a Green Crossroads: Export Decline and Repositioning Pressure The global rice market…