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 November 18, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Institutional Reform in Industry & Trade: Shifting to “Leading and Creating Development” At the seminar “MoIT Innovates Thinking, Breakthroughs in Legal Institutions” on November 17, experts praised the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) for its institutional reforms. B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 1. Vietnam Proposes Oil Transit Depot with Kuwait During Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Kuwait on November 17, the two nations agreed to upgrade relations to…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for November 17, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Major Progress in Vietnam-US Trade Deal Negotiations The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) announced that the 5th round of direct negotiations for the Reciprocal Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the US has concluded in Washington D.C. 2. VinFast Delivers VF 5 Fleet to TappCar VinFast has officially handed over a fleet of VF 5 Plus electric cars to TappCar, a technology ride-hailing platform. This partnership not only promotes green transportation…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for November 14, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Technical Negotiations on Vietnam-US Taxes: Positive Signals Following the meeting between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on November 10, the negotiating teams from both countries quickly entered the technical phase to resolve remaining differences. B. LEGISLATIVE & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS 1. National Assembly Discusses E-commerce Law: Tightening Livestream Regulations On the afternoon of November 13, the National Assembly discussed the amended E-commerce Law….

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for November 13, 2025

    A. POSITIVE NEWS 1. Dak Lak Lychees Ripen Early, Mass Exports Begin Farmers in Dak Lak are enjoying a successful early lychee harvest with high yields and good prices. B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS 1. PM Directs Improvement of Business Environment Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Official Telegram No. 63/CD-TTg on May 12, 2025, demanding strict discipline and enhanced responsibility to improve the business environment. 2. Proposal for Hai Phong Free Trade Zone Pilot The…