British energy company EnQuest announced on January 22 its acquisition of Harbour Energy’s operations in Vietnam as part of its strategy to expand internationally.

A detailed plan for a Nuclear Science and Technology Research Centre in Dong Nai province’s Long Khanh city will be developed, according to a recent official document approved by the provincial People’s Committee.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Lao Embassy in Vietnam will continue to coordinate closely to promote economic - trade and industry - energy cooperation between the two countries.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in co-operation with the central city and partners from Japan, has helped build up an awareness in energy saving among community, which will be used as a foundation for sustainable development in the future.

VOV.VN - Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy's goal of promoting nuclear energy technology exports is seen as potentially relevant to Vietnam amid the Canadian side restarting its nuclear power programme to address energy needs and meet emissions reduction targets.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to convert its public bus network to electric and green energy vehicles by 2030, with 100% of new bus routes opened from 2025 using electricity.

Vietnam needs to acquire technologies to ensure the safe management of nuclear power plants, and establish an appropriate financial mechanism to secure the substantial initial investment capital for the plan.

VOV.VN - Media outlet eco-business.com of Singapore published an article on December 26 to highlight the recent revised Electricity Law which has promoted increasing optimism in the Vietnamese renewable energy sector.

The year 2024 has marked significant progress Vietnam-Qatar economic, trade, and investment ties, with energy collaboration and labour partnership in the energy sector forming a bright spot, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar Nguyen Huy Hiep.

The presentation ceremony of the 2024 press awards on the economical and efficient use of energy was held on December 17.