Keyword: "energy transition"

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Herve Conan, Director of AFD in Vietnam, speaks at the seminar (Photo: VNA)

Experts discuss strategic approaches to energy transition in Vietnam

Lecturers, researchers, and policymakers in Hue focused on analysing the challenges Vietnam is facing due to climate change, particularly in the central region, which frequently suffers from extreme weather events such as storms, floods, droughts, and sea level rise.

Authorised by the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son (right) hands over the decision to rename the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group on April 9. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Vietnam Oil and Gas Group renamed Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group

With this new name, Petrovietnam reaffirms that it is no longer solely a traditional oil and gas enterprise. It now positions itself as a national hub for industrial development, service innovation, and energy security, and is committed to sustainable development, technological modernisation, and ensuring energy stability for the nation.

Solar panels in Indonesia. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Indonesia keeps commitment on energy transition

The US withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) will not reduce the nine other countries' commitment to support Indonesia to achieve the net-zero target date by 2060.

delegates at the event (Photo:petrolimex.com.vn)

Petrolimex, ADB partner in energy transition

ADB will provide technical support for Petrolimex to carry out its work, including a preliminary assessment of the group's investment and business portfolio and potential energy transition roadmaps.

A wind farm in the northern province of Binh Thuan. (Photo: VNA)

Transition to sustainability an urgent task: policymakers

Vietnam’s transition to a sustainable economy is not only an urgent task but also a strategic opportunity to enhance competitiveness, improve quality of life and protect the environment, said policymakers at the recent 2024 Workers’ Forum for the Environment in Hanoi.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien (centre) at a meeting with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam enhances relations with Canada, Singapore within CPTPP framework

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had meetings with Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng and Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong on November 28 within the framework of the eighth Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission (CPTPP) meeting in Vancouver, Canada.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (Photo: VNA)

G20 Summit: PM shares three proposals to accelerate SDG implementation

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made three proposals to help get the process of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track, and ensure timely completion, while addressing a discussion session on sustainable development and energy transition, as part of the G20 Summit, in Rio de Janeiro on November 19 (local time).

Experts talk about energy transition cooperation at the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition 2024. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam promotes energy transition for sustainable development

A conference themed “Renewable energy and energy efficiency” was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 21, within the framework of the Green Economy Forum and Exhibition 2024, jointly held by the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade).

Workers at a factory in Herten town, Germany (Illustrative photo: AFP/VNA)

Vietnam keen on expanding vocational training, labour cooperation with Germany: Official

Vietnam wishes to further strengthen cooperation with Germany in vocational education and sending Vietnamese workers to the European country to work in the context of Germany's recent revision of its foreign worker reception policy, stated Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Le Tan Dung at a meeting with Country Director of Germany Development Agency (GIZ) in Vietnam Michaela Baur in Hanoi on September 17.

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Australian Senate President Sue Lines. (Photo: Courtesy of the Ministry of Industry and Trade)

Vietnam, Australia expand cooperation on energy, minerals

Vietnam and Australia will prioritise coordination in implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including the newly established ministerial-level dialogue mechanisms on trade, energy and minerals to create a favourable environment for their businesses.