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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    MOIT Urges Acceleration of Key Power Projects under Adjusted PDP8

    MOIT Pushes for Acceleration of Key Power Projects The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Notice No. 41/BCT-DL on January 7 regarding the urging of power projects within the Adjusted Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) and the Plan for implementing the Adjusted PDP8. Accordingly, to firmly ensure national energy security, supply electricity to serve the double-digit socio-economic development goal in the coming years, and effectively implement Decision No. 768/QD-TTg dated April 15, 2025, of…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for January 07, 2026

    A. POSITIVE INFORMATION Digital Economy Estimated at 72.1 Billion USD Agriculture Targets 74 Billion USD Export in 2026 B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS PM Requests Pilot Licensing for Crypto Asset Market Before Jan 15 HCMC GRDP 2025 Grows Over 8%, Aiming for Double Digits in 2026 Household Businesses Struggle with Input Invoices C. ENERGY Solar Manufacturers in Recession: Resilience of Top Players Ready to Operate Power System in New Period Venezuelan Oil Potential Impact D. IMPORT…

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    Vietnam Industry and Trade News Bulletin for January 06, 2026

    A. POSITIVE INFORMATION Import-Export 2025 Hits Record of Over 930 Billion USD B. GENERAL ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS Announcement of 12 New Laws: Perfecting the Financial-Economic Legal Framework Prime Minister Requests Report on AI Impact on Industries Top Growing Localities in 2025 Revealed Over 684.8 Trillion VND Invested in HCMC in 2025 Chinese Media: Vietnam’s Economic Growth Exceeds Market Expectations GDP Growth 2025 Reached 8.02% Nearly 300,000 Enterprises Enter and Re-enter Market in 2025 EVN Twice Increases…

  • Nhon Trach 3 & 4: Vietnam’s First H-Class LNG Plant Goes Live

    Operation of the First LNG Gas Power Plant in Vietnam PV Power’s Nhon Trach 3 and 4 Power Plants have officially entered commercial operation, becoming the first LNG gas power plants in Vietnam to utilize H-Class 9HA turbines. The First 9HA Gas Power Plant in Vietnam GE Vernova has officially announced the commercial operation of the Nhon Trach 3 and 4 Power Plants, invested by PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power). With a capacity of 1.6…