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 – Laos Industry: A “Special of Special” Linkage Model

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    Vietnam – Laos Industrial Linkage: A “Special of Special” Model The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on developing the Vietnam – Laos industrial linkage chain opens a new framework to strengthen production connectivity between the two countries. Recently, within the framework of the State visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and attending the 50th Anniversary of the Lao National Day by General Secretary To Lam, high-level leaders of both countries witnessed the Handover Ceremony of…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 12, 2025

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    A. POSITIVE NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS 1. Adjusting National Energy Master Plan is Urgent In light of the new Planning Law and breakthrough economic growth goals, adjusting the National Energy Master Plan has become urgent. This is a strategic shift to ensure energy security, realize international commitments, and set new development directions. Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoàng Long emphasized that this might be the first planning implemented right after the new law takes effect, requiring careful…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 11, 2025

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Exports Break Records: High Growth, High Pressure Data from the General Statistics Office and General Department of Customs shows that Vietnam’s export turnover in the first 11 months of 2025 reached $430.14 billion, an increase of 16.1% over the same period, officially surpassing the record figure of the entire year 2024 . This achievement consolidates an impressive trade surplus of over $20.5 billion. However, the growth structure reveals a significant imbalance:…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for December 10, 2025

    ByVN Industry and Trade Bulletin

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Pepper Exports Hit Historic Record In the first 11 months of 2025, Vietnam exported 223,200 tons of pepper (“black gold”), earning over $1.5 billion. This figure officially broke the historical record of $1.43 billion set in 2016, even with one month left in the year. The average export price reached $6,755.1/ton, up 30.5% year-on-year, driving a 24.1% increase in value despite a 5% drop in volume . Prices surged in November…