Replacing around 10% of conventional gasoline with biofuel is helping Vietnam move toward lower import dependence, greater energy self-reliance and reduced emissions.

On April 8, 2026, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the Vietnam Journalists Association, officially launched the 2026 Media Awards on Promoting Energy Efficiency and Conservation.

Public support and cooperation with the Government will help safeguard national energy security amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has adjusted the schedule for the launch ceremony of the “All people practice energy conservation and efficiency” campaign and activities in response to Earth Hour 2026 to March 21 to better suit the practical situation.

Acting Minister Le Manh Hung chaired a meeting to deploy solutions ensuring electricity supply in 2026 and accelerating key power generation and grid projects.

On November 28, 2025, at the Ministry of Industry and Trade headquarters, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long chaired a meeting on the operation plan of the national power system for 2026.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade held a dialogue in Hanoi on September 30 to discuss the development of a competitive electricity market under Resolution 70-NQ/TW.

Vietnam is fast-tracking biofuel use, aiming for nationwide E10 supply by January 2026 to cut emissions and grow its green economy.

On the afternoon of June 4 (local time), in Paris, France, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA).

The amended Electricity Law has been recently passed by the National Assembly, marking a new milestone deeply influenced by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) in enhancing the institutional framework in a “rapid” spirit.

The MoIT also said that the development of nuclear power of any scale must align with the direction of the Party and the State, and all investments must comply with the Law on Atomic Energy.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a decision approving a price framework for electricity imports from Laos starting from December 31, 2025.