Energy Efficiency and Conservation – A Solution for Promoting Green Growth and Sustainable Development

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On October 14, 2026, in Dong Nai Province, the Ministry of Industry and Trade organized the workshop “Energy Efficiency and Conservation – A Solution for Promoting Green Growth and Sustainable Development.”

The workshop was one of the activities of the Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community under the Vietnam National Energy Efficiency Programme for the 2019–2030 period (VNEEP3).

The workshop aimed to promote the activities of the Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community; provide updates on the Government’s latest policies and orientations; and share technological and financial solutions to support enterprises in improving energy efficiency, reducing production costs, enhancing competitiveness, and moving toward sustainable development.

Participants included representatives from government agencies; industry associations; experts in energy efficiency and conservation; industrial enterprises, industrial parks, and manufacturing facilities; as well as representatives from organizations, financial institutions, and companies providing technological and financial solutions for energy efficiency and conservation.

Mr. Dang Hai Dung, Deputy Director of the Energy and Petroleum Department, delivers the opening remarks at the workshop.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Dang Hai Dung, Deputy Director of the Energy and Petroleum Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), affirmed that for industrial enterprises, energy efficiency and conservation offer a practical way to reduce production costs, enhance competitiveness, and meet increasingly stringent market requirements. Such efforts need to begin with energy consumption data, equipment operating practices, and specific opportunities for improvement within factories and industrial parks.

Mr. Dung added that pressures for transition are also becoming increasingly evident in international trade. The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive phase in 2026 for several product groups, including iron and steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen. In addition, many other export industries must comply with increasingly stringent environmental and emissions requirements from trading partners. This requires enterprises to pay greater attention to energy efficiency, data management, and their ability to demonstrate measurable improvements in production.

“Through the Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community under the Vietnam National Energy Efficiency Programme for the 2019–2030 period (VNEEP3), the Ministry of Industry and Trade is coordinating with local authorities, associations, and enterprises to translate policies into practice. Launched in 2025, the Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community was established as a platform connecting government agencies, experts, enterprises, solution providers, and financial institutions. Through this platform, stakeholders can share knowledge and implementation experience and introduce models and technologies suited to enterprises’ practical needs,” Mr. Dang Hai Dung emphasized.

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hiep, Chairman of the Vietnam Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Association.

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hiep, Chairman of the Vietnam Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Association (VECEA), noted that the workshop was not only a platform for sharing information but also a forum connecting government agencies, financial institutions, consulting and technology solution providers, and the business community. Such connections can help create opportunities for cooperation, promote investment in energy efficiency and conservation solutions, and contribute to realizing green growth and sustainable development goals.

“VECEA is honored to work alongside the Department of Energy and Petroleum (the agency responsible for leading and coordinating the VNEEP) in developing the Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community. We believe that, with the support of the Department of Energy and Petroleum and the active participation of relevant stakeholders, the Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community will increasingly strengthen its role as an important bridge, helping promote the adoption of advanced energy-efficient technologies, enhance energy management capacity, and contribute to achieving national energy efficiency and conservation targets,” Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hiep said.

The Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community connects industrial enterprises in Dong Nai.

During the workshop, delegates were updated on mechanisms, policies, legal documents, and new regulations on energy efficiency and conservation. These updates are important in helping enterprises keep abreast of current regulatory orientations, legal requirements, and policies promoting energy efficiency and conservation.

In addition to policy updates, the workshop introduced a range of technological solutions and practical application models designed to improve energy efficiency in enterprises. The presentations focused on solutions for developing smart industrial parks and smart factories, as well as the application of artificial intelligence to optimize operations and improve energy efficiency. The workshop also featured discussions on financial solutions to support enterprises in investing in energy efficiency projects, helping them access appropriate financial resources for technological innovation, improved production efficiency, and sustainable development.

Delegates share their views during the discussion session.

Alongside in-depth presentations, the program included a question-and-answer session and direct consultations on technological and financial solutions, providing opportunities for experts, enterprises, and relevant organizations to exchange experience, strengthen connections, and promote cooperation.

Through the workshop, the Organizing Committee expects to contribute to raising awareness, promoting the adoption of advanced technologies, disseminating effective energy efficiency models, and creating stronger momentum for the green transition toward sustainable development and the fulfillment of Vietnam’s emission reduction commitments.

Following the workshop in Dong Nai Province, the next Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community networking workshop will be held in Hung Yen in late October 2026. Previous workshops in the series were organized in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, and Tay Ninh.

The Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community

(https://congdong.tietkiemnangluong.com.vn/) is a platform that consolidates and shares comprehensive information and data, including databases of energy managers, energy auditors, and energy consulting organizations, as well as e-learning materials, training materials, and technical guidelines. The Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community is regularly updated and improved to meet the diverse energy-use needs of organizations and individuals.

Building on the positive results achieved to date, in 2026, within the framework of the Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will organize a series of 10 thematic workshops across Vietnam’s northern, central, and southern regions. The workshops will provide a forum connecting government agencies, experts, enterprises, and organizations in the energy sector to share experience, provide updates on technology trends, and promote energy efficiency and conservation solutions.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade expects the Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community to serve as a bridge among relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, enterprises, consulting organizations, technology solution providers, and technical experts.

The Vietnam Energy Efficiency Community contributes to the development of a sustainable ecosystem for energy efficiency and conservation in Vietnam.

Some Highlights from the Workshop

Mr. Ha Dang Son, representing the Secretariat of the Vietnam Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Association, presents Session 1: “Updates on Policies, Legal Documents and Regulations Promoting Energy Efficiency and Conservation.”

Mr. Thai Hoang Quynh, Vice President, Power Systems, Schneider Electric Vietnam & Cambodia, presents Session 2: “Smart Factory: Optimizing Production and Creating Competitive Advantage.”

Ms. Doan Thi Ha, Vice President, Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric Vietnam & Cambodia, presents Session 3: “Smart Factory: Optimizing Production and Creating Competitive Advantage.”

Mr. Truong Nguyen Quang Huy, Team Leader of the After-Sales Service Implementation Department at Daikin Air Conditioning (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., presents Session 4: “Application of AI Technology to Optimize Operations and Improve Energy Efficiency.”

Dr. Phung Ngoc Bo, Head of the Technical Department at Vietnam National Chemical Group, presents Session 5: “Strategy and Orientation for Green Transformation at Vietnam National Chemical Group.”

Mr. Trinh Quynh Thanh, Deputy Director of the Treasury and Markets Division at the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), presents Session 6: “Financial Solutions – Financing Energy Efficiency Projects in Industry.”