Tag: energy transition
French professor suggests sustainable energy transition path for Vietnam
Vietnam still relies significantly on imported fossil fuels, indicating the urgent need to transition toward a more sustainable energy system not only to meet climate commitments but also to ensure long-term energy security.
Vietnam accelerates roadmap for green energy transition
Stricter control of vehicle emissions is seen as a key step in tackling urban air pollution in Vietnam, towards the Net Zero target by 2050.
New directive targets energy savings and cleaner transport in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 19 signed a directive to strengthen energy efficiency, promote the energy transition and accelerate the development of electric transport in Vietnam.
PM encourages electric vehicles and biofuels to reduce dependence on fossil fuels
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has encouraged people and businesses to prioritise electric vehicles, public transport and biofuels in order to reduce reliance on fossil fuels amid sharp fuel market fluctuations.
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Vietnam officially becomes IEA associate country
VOV.VN - The 2026 Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA), held recently in Paris, France, formally approved the proposal to admit Vietnam as an associate country of the organisation.
 transportation plays a central role in the development of LNG-to-power projects, particularly in countries like Vietnam that are increasing reliance on imported LNG to diversify energy supply. 1.jpg)
Vietnam needs phased roadmap to develop natural gas market, experts say
VOV.VN - Vietnam should adopt a phased and realistic roadmap to develop its natural gas market as part of its energy transition strategy, experts say, warning that policy rigidity could undermine investment and delay key LNG projects.
Vietnam poised to become regional LNG hub amid energy transition
VOV.VN - With its strategic geographic position, Vietnam has the potential to become a regional LNG transshipment and dispatch hub, while also providing energy support for foreign-invested manufacturing supply chains, experts said at a regional energy forum in Hanoi.
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Vietnam, EU review progress on sustainable energy transition cooperation
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long and EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier co-chaired the 4th meeting of the EU-Vietnam Sustainable Energy Transition Programme (SETP) Steering Committee in Hanoi on December 3.
Private sector encouraged to support Vietnam’s energy transition
VOV.VN - Amid Vietnam’s ongoing energy transition and its net-zero emissions target by 2050, mobilising private capital is seen as essential to meet rising infrastructure demands, enhance energy security, and drive green growth, said experts at a consultation workshop in Hanoi on December 3.
Vietnam, Japan expand cooperation in clean energy transition
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long and Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki co-chaired the 4th High-Level Meeting of the Asia Zero Emissions Community (AZEC) Initiative between Vietnam and Japan and the 2nd High-Level Meeting of the Project Acceleration Platform (PAP) in Hanoi on November 17.