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

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have launched the Vietnam-GGGI Country Planning Framework (CPF) for the 2024-2028 period to enhance their cooperation in the next five years, according to the ministry.

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).

Thailand is planning to boost domestic gas production and increase gas purchases from neighbouring countries to reduce its dependence on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as gas demand is expected to rise in Asia.

Malaysia is drafting a national energy efficiency action plan for 2026 - 2035 (NEEAP 2.0) to continue efforts to achieve energy transition targets, its Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has said.

Many Vietnamese businesses have benefited from a Republic of Korea (RoK)-funded project on promoting energy efficiency investment in the industrial sector and supporting the implementation of the green growth action plan in Vietnam (EE&GG), heard a seminar held in Hanoi on December 12.

The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has focused on developing a synchronous, modern, environmentally friendly infrastructure system for local industrial parks, while carefully choosing investors to ensure its sustainable development.

Earth Hour has been launched for the 14th year in Vietnam, aiming to raise community awareness about climate change and energy conservation by turning off unnecessary electrical devices for 60 minutes.

An official has advised businesses to adopt green practices to secure sustainable growth in textile and garment export to Canada, where Vietnam ranks second among the exporters of such products.

The Vietnam Green Building Week 2022, slated for October 13 - 14, is set to promote dialogue and multidimensional cooperation to facilitate green practices in the construction sector.

Some energy efficiency solutions were shared at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on July 21, expected to help the southern economic hub achieve green growth and sustainable development in the near future.

Using energy economically and efficiently is a practical solution to help ensure national energy security, develop the economy, protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Trinh Quoc Vu, Deputy Director of the Department of Energy Saving and Sustainable Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said on May 5.

The trend of sustainability will continue to be a driver of Vietnam’s real estate industry, heard a workshop on April 7.

A five-year project which aims at shifting Vietnam's private sector toward sustainable energy use has been officially launched in southern Tay Ninh province.

The Hanoi International Exhibition of Environment and Energy Technology (ENTECH HANOI 2021) opened in the capital city on November 17, gathering 45 businesses with 70 physical and 120 virtual exhibition booths.

The People’s Committee of central Da Nang city on April 28 launched a project on enhancing energy efficiency for local people funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The World Bank (WB), acting on behalf of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has signed a 11.3-million-USD grant with the State Bank of Vietnam to support the development of a commercial financing market for industrial energy efficiency investments.

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) and the German Cooperation Organisation (GIZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in developing the Vietnam Green Housing Programme, expected to save about 6.3 billion kWh of electricity over the next decade.

Delegates at the 14th East Asia Summit (EAS) – Energy Ministers’ Meeting on November 20 reiterated the significance of ensuring stable supply and clean energy with affordable prices to support economic and daily activities.

Hanoi is attempting to cut total energy consumption by 5 - 7 percent and bring electricity losses down to less than 4 percent by 2025, according to the municipal Department of Industry and Trade.