Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with leaders of Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom and state-owned oil and gas company Zarubezhneft on June 17 during his visit to Kazan, Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, for the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit.
Both sides agreed that Vietnam – US energy collaboration holds ample potential and could become a crucial pillar of economic ties.
The PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corporation on April 19 took part in Algeria’s international bidding round for seven oil and gas exploration blocks.
The meeting between Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung and RoK Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young Sam focused on advancing collaboration in key sectors as both countries prepare for the upcoming state visit to Vietnam by the RoK President.
The two sides signed 10 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen economic ties and expand cooperation in key areas such as critical minerals, advanced technology, AI-based healthcare, and intellectual property, along with other sectors.
Indonesia and Vietnam could further concretise energy cooperation based on respecting each other's domestic needs while building a common stance on regional and global energy issues, according to retired Lieut. Gen. Lumban Sianipar, former Indonesian Defence Attaché to Vietnam and now a senior lecturer at the Indonesian National Resilience Institute (LEMHANNAS).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to Russia from March 22 to 25 marked a significant step in repositioning and elevating the Vietnam–Russia comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, with breakthroughs in energy security and transport infrastructure cooperation.
With its favourable geographic location and relatively developed infrastructure, Russia's Perm Krai is well positioned to expand cooperation with Vietnamese partners in trade, investment and industrial production.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 23 (local time) held a working session with Russia’s Novatek Group in Moscow, as part of his official visit to Russia, seeking to accelerate cooperation on liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and energy development.
Novatek has successfully implemented large-scale LNG projects and developed proprietary liquefied natural gas technologies. The group is currently showing strong interest in Vietnam’s LNG sector, including potential participation in the Ca Na project in Khanh Hoa province alongside partners such as Zarubezhneft and exploring opportunities in Vietnam’s rapidly growing gas market.
Vietnam–UAE relations have continued to grow, with the UAE now Vietnam’s largest trading partner in the Middle East and a potential investor. For Vietnam, the UAE is not only an important economic partner but also a sincere and reliable friend sharing common values of peace, cooperation, and prosperity.
Based on the two countries' traditional friendship, fraternal solidarity, equal partnership and mutual trust, PM Pham Minh Chinh suggested Angola provide additional crude oil and gas supplies for Vietnam.
In 2025, Vinh Long’s exports to the UK topped 65.7 million USD, marking a nearly 26% year-on-year increase. At present, 27 local businesses ship key products like textiles and garments, coconut-based goods, and seafood to the UK.
2025 will be a pivotal turning point for ASEAN’s energy cooperation, marking the culmination of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase II (2021–2025), and the beginning of APAEC 2026–2030
Electricity from Vietnam’s national grid has flowed through the Le Thanh International Border Gate in Gia Lai’s Duc Co district into Ratanakiri, effectively supporting the local population’s economic activities and daily needs.
The state visit to Vietnam by French President Emmanuel Macron from May 25–27 at the invitation of Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong is expected to expand comprehensive cooperation in politics, economy, culture, and energy, according to French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet.
On the occasion of Party General Secretary To Lam’s official visit to Russia and attendance at the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Vietnam wishes to express its respect and honour for the enormous contributions and sacrifices of the former Soviet Union in securing the victory over fascism and steadfastly safeguarding world peace.
The US is now Vietnam's fifth-largest import market, with five import categories exceed 1 billion USD, namely chemicals, animal feed, plastics, materials, and machinery.
