Despite encouraging progress, Vietnam’s localisation rate in energy and supporting industries remains below expectations and regional peers, according to policymakers and industry insiders.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment hosted a forum on green energy and clean city development in Hanoi on November 7, gathering officials, scientists, businesses and international organisations to outline solutions for green energy adoption and sustainable urban planning.

PTSC Port in Vung Tau ward, Ho Chi Minh City was among the key stops for the UK energy trade mission to Vietnam, as British energy companies explored opportunities and strategic cooperation in the country’s offshore wind sector.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 4 signed Decision No. 2433/QD-TTg regarding the establishment of the State Steering Committee for Key National Programmes, Projects, and Works in the Energy Sector.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on October 30 morning (local time) witnessed the exchange of several cooperation agreements between ministries, agencies, localities, and leading corporations at the Vietnam–UK High-Level Economic Conference.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long on October 30 held a working session with the Minister for Industry at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), within the framework of Party General Secretary To Lam’s official visit to the UK.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has recently paid a working trip to Perpignan city of Pyrénées-Orientales province in Occitanie region, opening new avenues for cooperation across economy, education, energy transition and sustainable growth, the strategic priorities shared by both countries.

The Development and Reform Commission of Shenzhen Municipality of China held a working session on October 15 with Shenyue Joint Investment Co. Ltd., the developer behind An Duong industrial park in Hai Phong, spotlighting Shenzhen’s corporate products and services in the northern port city.

VOV.VN - Speaking at the 8th Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow on October 15, Vietnamese Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son emphasised the importance of strengthening international cooperation in the energy sector in response to the current complex and volatile geopolitical landscape and the global energy transition.

VOV.VN - Vietnam values its relations with the US and hopes the comprehensive strategic partnership will continue to develop, with energy cooperation as a key focus, for the benefit of businesses and peoples of both countries, as well as for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.