A Vietnamese delegation has held a working session with senior US officials on the sidelines of the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston to explore opportunities for US energy investments in Viet Nam and discuss trade and investment policy issues, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.

Immediately after the Lunar New Year holiday of Binh Ngo 2026, oil and gas enterprises quickly returned to production, accelerating construction progress in order to soon achieve their targets. At the same time, they continue to seek new solutions and drivers to promote growth and enhance operational efficiency.

Petrovietnam Ca Mau Fertiliser Corporation (PVCFC), a subsidiary of Viet Nam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam), has successfully exported its first shipment of 40,000 tonnes of fertiliser to the US, one of the world’s largest and most demanding import markets.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined six pioneering initiatives for state-owned giant Viet Nam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) to drive the country toward double-digit growth next year during a conference in Ha Noi on December 26.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference in Ha Noi on December 22 to announce and present a decision transferring Chairman of the Members’ Council of the Viet Nam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) Le Manh Hung to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, where he was appointed Acting Minister.

In the final month of 2025, the entire system is continuing to tighten management practices, expand international business activities, and develop new products to create room for long-term growth.

The Viet Nam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) coordinated with the Ministry of Education and Training to hold a conference to implement the Petrovietnam STEM Innovation Programme, which aims to build 100 international-standard STEM laboratories in 2025 across 34 provinces and cities nationwide.

The Petrovietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation – JSC (PVFCCo – Phu My) and the Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical LLC (NSRP) have signed a cooperation agreement in Kuwait, marking a strategic move in the development of chemical and petrochemical projects.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s upcoming official visit to Algeria from November 18 – 20 is expected to open a new chapter in the longstanding friendship between Viet Nam and Algeria, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh.

In the U Minh forest and Ca Mau Cape, where the country extends into the vast sea, a large-scale industrial complex has taken shape, making significant contributions to the local economy and breathing new life into the southernmost land of the nation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 22 called for accelerating the development of nuclear power projects, stressing that all negotiations must be conducted on the basis of harmonised interests and shared risks between Viet Nam and its international partners.

Party General Secretary To Lam requested the Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) to continue firmly ensuring national energy security, and leading industrialisation and modernisation while attending a ceremony to mark its 50th founding anniversary (September 3, 1975-2025) on September 21.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 17 visited and had a working session with leaders of Malaysia's national oil and gas company Petronas as part of his trip to the country.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro received outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador Le Viet Duyen on March 13, highlighting the two countries’ fraternity and friendship and calling for stronger cooperation to obtain concrete results in the fields of trade and production.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on December 22 lauded the Russia-Vietnam oil and gas joint venture Vietsovpetro and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) for their achievements in 2022, contributing to ensuring energy security, state budget revenue, and economic diplomacy.