Tag: energy
Petrol prices surge to four-year peak as global oil market turns volatile
VOV.VN - Retail fuel prices in Vietnam rose sharply on March 5 following the latest adjustment by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance, reflecting strong gains in global energy prices impacted by the Middle East tensions.
Vietnam task force set up to safeguard energy security amid Middle East tensions
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has decided to establish a task force to ensure national energy security in response to the increasingly complex military conflict in the Middle East.
VinEnergo announces global expansion with 10-GW renewable energy portfolio
VOV.VN - VinEnergo, a subsidiary of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, has announced plans for global expansion, initially focusing on Asia and Europe with a renewable energy project portfolio of 10 GW that has secured development agreements.
Businesses brace for Middle East tensions as logistics disruptions threaten global trade
VOV.VN - Rising military tensions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through global supply chains, prompting Vietnamese authorities to urge industry associations and exporters to proactively mitigate risks linked to energy volatility and logistics disruptions.
Vietnam, Brazil push cooperation in agriculture, energy and biotechnology
VOV.VN - A delegation from the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil led by Ambassador Bui Van Nghi paid a working visit to Maranhão state from February 25-28 to conduct field surveys, promote investment and trade cooperation, and enhance strategic linkages between Vietnam and Brazil’s Northeast region.
Hanoi to transition all fossil-fuel taxis to electric vehicles by 2030
VOV.VN - Hanoi has issued a plan to transition all taxis using fossil fuels to electric and green-energy vehicles, targeting 100% environmentally friendly taxis citywide by 2030.
Ho Chi Minh City adds 169 electric buses on nine routes from March 1
Ho Chi Minh City will deploy 169 electric buses on nine routes from March 1, the Public Transport Management Centre under the municipal Department of Construction announced on February 27.
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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.
PM calls for more decisive implementation of nuclear power projects
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 12 urged ministries, sectors and localities to step up and act more decisively in implementing Vietnam’s two key nuclear power projects, stressing that all tasks must be carried out with clear responsibilities, timelines and measurable outcomes.