Powering Vietnam’s growth: Energy sector priorities for Hanoi and its partners

By Nguyen Linh Dan

In this Indo-Pacific Analysis Brief, Perth USAsia Centre Indo-Pacific Fellow (Vietnam) Nguyen Linh Dan explores energy sector priorities for Hanoi and its partners.

Key Messages:
– Vietnam has an energy-intensive economy with the world’s fastest-growing power system
– Recent energy policies prioritise security and diversification of supply
– Vietnam must increase power sector capacity, promote further renewables penetration, and develop more market-driven energy sector policies
– International partners can provide financial and technical support