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Petroleum Law
The Petroleum Law sets the rights and incentives for oil exploration and exploitation in Viet Nam. The duration of a Petroleum Contract shall not exceed 25 years during which the exploration period shall not exceed 5 years.
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Decision 51/2011/QD-TTg stipulating the list of vehicles and equipment subject to energy labeling, application of minimum energy efficiency levels and implementation roadmap
Following the Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Labelling ( No. 51/2011/QD-TTg) Viet Nam set the minimum energy efficiency level to be adopted from January 1, 2015 for industrial equipments including electric motors.
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The Law on Petroleum
This Law outlines the responsibilities of the state in ensuring national energy security, which includes establishing and maintaining reserves of oil and petroleum products. The law was first introduced in 1993 and mainly amended in 2022 to open Viet Nam’s petroleum sector to greater investment and development as the country moves to shore up its energy security.
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Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations of Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cell imports
In May 2024, the US authorities initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cell imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
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ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP)
The ASEAN Member States and Japan signed the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) on 14 April 2008. The Agreement entered into force on 1 December 2008 among Japan, Singapore, Laos, Viet Nam and Myanmar. It then came into force in December 2008 for Brunei, January 2009 for Malaysia, May 2009 for Thailand, and November 2009 for Cambodia.The AJCEP provides for the reduction or elimination of border tariffs, notably for ores, iron, steel, hydrocarbons, machinery, semiconductors and automotive parts.Specific rule of origins applies to confer originating status in order to qualify for preferential tariff treatment e.g. wholly…
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Korea - ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Free Trade Agreement aims to foster trade relations between Korea and the ASEAN member nations by reducing or eliminating tariffs on goods. The following countries have signed bilateral free trade agreements with Korea:Viet NamCambodiaSingaporeIndonesiathe Philippines (not yet in force)For countries that have not signed further bilateral FTAs with Korea, the Agreement covers, among others, the elimination of tariffs for the following goods:Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machineryElectric motors, transformers, batteries, and capacitorsMotor vehicles (for import into Brunei and Korea)Mineral ore and processed…
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Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC)
Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) is an initiative proposed by Japan in 2022 and launched by 11 countries (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) in 2023 to promote decarbonization in Asia. It provides a platform to support climate policy development, foster public-private partnerships, strengthen technological cooperation, and establish green industrial supply chains. Over 150 MOUs have been signed under the auspices of AZEC, including in relation to reduction of methane emissions from natural gas.
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Law on Geology and Mineral Resources
Vietnam adopted a new Law on Geology and Mineral Resources, replacing the 2010 Mineral Law, which entered into force on 1 July 2025 and expanded the regulatory framework governing mineral exploration and exploitation by integrating geological management and mineral resource governance into a single statute. Its objective is to support more sustainable, efficient and state‑coordinated development of the mining sector. The Law on Geology and Mineral Resources covers:geological baseline and mineral surveys,mineral planning and zoning,exploration and exploitation licensing,mineral processing,environmental protection and mine closure,mineral concessions and auctions,financial obligations and state management.Mineral resources are…
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Laos
Laos’ 2011 Renewable Energy Development Strategy aims to achieve a renewable energy share of 30% in total energy consumption by 2025. The policy encourages investment in renewables and small power development for self-sufficiency and grid connection.
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- Emissions
- Electricity
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Haiti
Haiti
- Overview
- Energy mix
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