Malaysia is ramping up technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a cornerstone of its economic transformation and talent development strategy, preparing its workforce for emerging fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency technology and the global energy transition.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on June 1 as part of the latter’s five-day visit to India, aimed at advancing bilateral relations in security, defence, trade, connectivity, energy and emerging technologies.
The Vietnam-Russia oil and gas joint venture Vietsovpetro has become a successful model of foreign investment attraction and a symbol of Vietnam-Russia cooperation, contributing significantly to the development of Vietnam’s oil and gas industry.
As the peak hot season begins, electricity demand is rising sharply. To better manage and save electricity, people are advised to use appliances with energy-saving labels, regularly clean and maintain electrical devices, and unplug appliances when not in use.
E10 biofuel will officially be distributed nationwide from June 1 under the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s roadmap on energy transition and environmentally friendly fuel use.
Chairman of the Vietnam National Industry-Energy Group (Petrovietnam) Le Ngoc Son said Vietnam’s energy demand will continue rising sharply, creating enormous pressure on power generation investment. To sustain GDP growth of around 10%, electricity demand is expected to increase by 12-15% annually, requiring an additional 7,000-8,000 MW of new capacity each year.
Vietnam–Laos ties continue to deepen, with energy cooperation being a key area. Vietnam is Laos’ second-largest investor, with major hydropower, renewable energy and cross-border power transmission projects helping unlock Laos’ energy potential and strengthen connectivity.
Under the adjusted Power Development Plan VIII, the total rooftop solar power capacity in Can Tho is expected to reach 462 MW by 2030 and 1,405 MW by 2050.
Electricity demand is expected to rise strongly, while global energy markets remain volatile. In this context, rooftop solar and BESS are emerging as key solutions to improve flexibility and ensure supply, especially during peak periods.
Leak assessed that Vietnam holds significant advantages, including abundant solar and wind resources supported by hydropower and battery storage, a growing electric vehicle industry, electrification-ready industrial sectors, and substantial biomass and bioenergy potential.
Rising interest from major global players underscores Can Tho city’s growing appeal as an investment destination. Clean energy, particularly wind power, has been identified as a strategic pillar to drive socio-economic growth while strengthening energy security across the Mekong Delta.
The involvement of Indonesia's strategic state-owned companies such as Pertamina will strengthen the vision of developing Nusantara into a “forest city” with low carbon emissions, through close collaboration between the government and the business community.
Without a robust power grid and reliable supply contracts, electricity-intensive sectors such as electronics, semiconductors and data centres will struggle to develop as expected.
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has commended Phongsupthavy Group as one of Laos’ leading investors supplying electricity to Vietnam, noting its pledge to ramp up power exports and actively contribute to the implementation of energy cooperation agreements endorsed by senior leaders of the two Parties and States.
Experts highlighted the importance of cooperation in clean energy and human resources development at a Vietnam-Russia science forum on industrial promotion, technology, and innovation, held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on November 20 in Hanoi.
The programme is expected to prevent up to 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions each year and support the vision of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Power Grid by creating a grid that allows large-scale integration of renewable energy and functions as vital national infrastructure for ASEAN countries.
PM Pham Minh Chinh's trip will elevate these relationships, delivering concrete outcomes in trade, investment, industry, mining, logistics, green supply chains and innovation with South Africa; expanding energy, investment, trade, processing industries, smart agriculture and education cooperation with Algeria; and deepening collaboration in finance, trade, investment, energy, green infrastructure, food security, ODA and the Halal industry with Kuwait.
The delegation, comprising leading British offshore wind enterprises, carried out a five-day programme in HCM City and Hanoi to study the market, connect with potential partners, and promote clean energy cooperation.
Built with an investment of around 4 billion USD, the LCI petrochemical plant spans nearly 108 hectares. It is projected to produce a range of strategic products, including 1,000 kilotons of ethylene annually.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the Steering Committee for Nuclear Power Plant Construction, chaired the committee’s third meeting on October 22.