Introduction
Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club
Since 2017, Vietnam has become a country with the level of renewable energy development, clean energy in the top 3 of the Asia Pacific region. By November 2021, at the climate conference held in Glasgow UK, the Prime Minister of Vietnam has set a target of net zero emissions of Vietnam by 2050 and by December 2022, Vietnam and the Group 7 plus 2 countries (Norway and Denmark) have signed a grant of 15.5 billion USD from 9 developed countries to support Vietnam's clean energy transition.
The Founding Board of VAHC
Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh
Full name: Le Ngoc Anh Minh
Current position: Executive Chairman
Company: Pacific Group Co., Ltd
Company website: www.pcgroup.vn
Contact:
Phone: 093 691 7386 (Vietnam)
Email: tarominh@gmail.com, ceo@pcgroup.vn
Summary of work experience: Mr. Minh has 28 years of experience in managing and developing large-scale projects in Vietnam. Infrastructure projects such as Phu My 1 Combined Cycle Power Plant, Nhat Tan Bridge Project, 22 years of leadership in a mid-sized company in Vietnam, 15 years of experience in developing new businesses in Vietnam. Mr. Minh is an infrastructure investment expert in Vietnam, founder of the Vietnam Clean and Innovative Agriculture Club (VCAC), chief representative of the BRICS-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam and founder of the Hashi Manpower Club
At VAHC: Founder and Chairman
Phone: +84936 917 386
Email: cm@vahc.com.vn
Mr. Nguyen Anh Tam
Full name: Nguyen Anh Tam
Current position: Head of Law Office Anh Tam. Arbitrator - Commercial Mediator - Commercial Arbitration Center
Summary of work experience:
Mr. Tam has 25 years of experience in the Treasury and Finance and Banking industries. At the same time, he is also the CEO of Hoang Minh Tam Law Firm and is currently the Head of Anh Tam Law Office under the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association. He used to participate in criminal cases to protect the disadvantaged in society such as women, children, the poor in society...
At VAHC: Co founder, Club Vice President, Head of Legal Chamber
Mr. Taiyo Nagata
Full name: Taiyo Nagata
Current position: Manager of Green Energy Division, Obayashi Corporation
Summary of work experience:
After working as an ME engineer at Obayashi Corporation for 7 years, Mr. Nagata enrolled in the MBA program of the University of Washington in the United States in 2019-2020. After returning to Obayashi Japan, he engaged in business planning and personnel work at the head office. Since 2021, he has been involved in the development of a new business, green energy, as part of the research and development activities at the headquarters, while also designing the MEPt, estimating and managing the construction. built on site at a local subsidiary in Vietnam.
At VAHC: Co founder, Head of EPC Chamber
Mr.Takeaki Uchida
Full name: Takeaki Uchida
Current position: Vice Chairman in charge of new energy
Summary of work experience:
Dr. Takeaki Uchida, Vice Chairman in charge of new energy, Mr. Uchida gradulated from Waseda University. His professions: Marketer, Consultant, Developer of various industries (Energy, Advertising, Trading and more) He is the Founder and CEO of ICM COMMUNICATIONS INC (Marketing, Consulting, Development) http://icm-c.com/
Nippon Solar Co.,Ltd (Supplier and solution for solar energy & EV, EMS business) http://www.nipponsolar.co.jp/index_En
At VAHC: Vice Chairman
Ms.Lim, Amanda, Ph.D, MBA, MKIM, MHKCS
Full name :Lim, Amanda, Ph.D, MBA, MKIM, MHKCS
Current position: Director of ACH Worldwide, Director of GreatMeta Ltd,
Summary of work experience:
Dr. Lim, Amanda is a Director of ACH Worldwide, a Director of GreatMeta Ltd, a Mentor of HKSTP Mentorship Programme, a part-time Project Supervisor of The University of Manchester (MBS) Global MBA programme, the convenor of Metaverse Asia Expo, and a columnist of online & offline magazines. She got her Assistant Professor ranking from Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
She is the Vice President of the Association of Blockchain Development, the founding president of E-Business Association and a previous Court Member of the University of Hong Kong.
In 2013, she received the first class award in the national postdoctoral finance conference at Tianjin owing to a published research article.
She got her Bachelor Degree of Social Sciences (Economics) from the University of Hong Kong, Master Degree of Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Manchester, PhD (Management) from Renmin University of China and Postdoctoral Certificate from Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
She got her Cryptocurrency course certificate from BerkerleyX, Fintech course certificate from HKUx and her Contract Law course Certificate from HarvardX.
At VAHC: Technology Chamber
Mr. Kurashina
Full name Mr. Kurashina
Current position: Consulting Kurashina Corporation, Big Sun Group.
Summary of work experience: Mr. Kurashina was born in Iwate, Japan and graduated from Keio University of Law and Institute of Journalism (Shinbun Kenkyujyo). He worked as a correspondent for BusinessWeek, Newsweek from 1984 and started creation of a solar trackers in 1991, in 2004-2005
he consulted to SANYO and WATTSUN for building world first and largest Solar Tracking Grid Power Stations in Suncheon South Korea.
From 2007 to 2014, he executed Solar Tracker field tests with Japan Government NEDO, Tokyo Government, Kanagawa Government, with SHARP and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries which brought SHARP, GOOGLE, KKR, ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. large scale solar tracking grid power stations in California Arizona. From 2014 to 2018 East Asian Sales Rep. for Array Technologies, Inc.
2018 till now, consulting Kurashina Corporation, Big Sun Group. ETC. Bifacial solar panel was invented in Japan for satellite in space, and Mitsutaka Kurashina had created highly efficient solar method solar tracking bifacial panel generating system down on Earth through the public fields tests.
At VAHC: Technology Chamber
Ms. Dinh Thi Thanh Mai
Full name: Dinh Thi Thanh Mai
Current position: the Director of Global Relations of FPT Distribution.
Summary of work experience: Graduating with a master's degree in business administration from FPT University and a member of FPT since 2004, Ms. Mai has held many different positions, from assistant to the president of FPT to in charge of external relations.
At VAHC: Chair of External Relation Chamber
Mr. Bui Quang Anh Vu
Full name: Bui Quang Anh Vu
Current position: General Director of Phát Đạt Real Estate Development Joint Stock Company.
Summary of work experience: Mr. Vu has experience as Director of Securities Business of Thanh Cong Textile and Garment Group, Director of Investment Banking Division of Thanh Cong Securities Joint Stock Company, and currently General Director of Phát Đạt Real Estate Development Joint Stock Company.
At VAHC: Head of Natural Resources Chamber, in charge of land and water resources to develop hydrogen project
ACTIVITIES OF THE CLUB
Some activities in June 2025 of VAHC and partners
Below are some activities in June 2025 of VAHC and partners: Attending the National Day of the Republic of Italy, Interviewed by a Research Institute from Thailand, Sustainable Development Workshop of the Ministry of Construction (online), Signing a strategic cooperation agreement with H2Korea
Analysis: Advanced Solar Technologies and Hydrogen Development in Vietnam – Balancing Progress and Sustainability
The panel discussion on "Advanced Solar Technologies Contributing to the Development of Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Application in Vietnam" at the HCMC University of Natural Resources and Environment on May 20, 2025, provided critical insights into Vietnam’s renewable energy transition, particularly in solar and hydrogen integration. Moderated by Dr. Tran Thanh Tam, the discussion featured experts from Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in deploying advanced solar solutions for hydrogen production while addressing environmental concerns.
Advancing Vietnam’s Clean Energy Future: Seminar on Solar and Hydrogen Technologies
Ho Chi Minh City, May 20, 2025 – The seminar “Advanced Solar Energy Systems and Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Applications” successfully brought together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge solutions for Vietnam’s transition to clean energy. Co-organized by the University of Natural Resources and Environment HCMC (UNRE HCMC) and the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club, the event highlighted innovative technologies and strategies to accelerate the nation’s decarbonization efforts.
"Revolutionizing the Green Hydrogen Ecosystem: Cutting-Edge Water Electrolysis Solutions for a Sustainable Future"
Dr. Murayama’s presentation reaffirms thyssenkrupp nucera's position as a pillar of the global green hydrogen transformation. Through scalable, efficient AWE systems and a 360° service approach, they are enabling countries like Vietnam to leap forward in the clean energy transition.
Driving Hydrogen Mobility: Toyota Tsusho’s Role in Korea’s Clean Energy Future
Mr. Kim’s presentation underscores Toyota Tsusho Korea’s strategic role in building a reliable, scalable, and integrated hydrogen supply chain—one that serves both mobility and industry, and aligns with Korea’s ambitious hydrogen roadmap.
Overcoming Financing Barriers for Hydrogen and CCUS Projects
As the world accelerates toward net-zero emissions by 2050, new clean technologies like Low Carbon Hydrogen and Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) are seen as critical solutions. However, deploying these technologies at scale faces deep financial, regulatory, and capability-related barriers.
Unlocking Economic Clean Hydrogen: A Scalable Solution for Hard-to-Abate Sectors
Utility Global, through its proprietary H2Gen® technology, is transforming hydrogen production by offering a low-cost, low-carbon, no-electricity solution. Designed to decarbonize heavy industries such as mobility, steelmaking, and chemicals, H2Gen® leverages waste gases and biogas to produce high-purity hydrogen and concentrated CO₂ streams with a minimal footprint.
Legal and Policy Outlook for Solar and Hydrogen Projects in Vietnam
Vietnam has outlined an ambitious path toward a net-zero future by 2050, driven by the integration of solar, wind, and green hydrogen energy. Under its National Climate Change Strategy, the government aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 43.5% by 2030 (compared to business-as-usual levels) and achieve net-zero by 2050.
Japanese-made perovskite solar cells will change the world!
At the seminar "Advanced Solar Energy Systems and Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Applications" yesterday, Taekaki Uchida san from Nippon Solar Co Ltd share knowledge about perovskite solar and tandem solar.
Taiwan Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Partnership (THFCP) and Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) Strengthen Ties with MOU Signing Ceremony
On May 14, 2025, the Taiwan Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Partnership (THFCP) and the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) held a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony to formalize their collaboration in advancing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The virtual event brought together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers from both sides to explore future partnerships and innovations in clean energy.
PROJECT AND TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION
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Member
Membership benefits
Why join VAHC? At VAHC, we are always ready to support our members in business activities: 1. Enterprise support: Investment information, environmental resources, legislation, hydrogen technology and renewable energy Easy access to a database of companies, fairs, events and conferences from the fields of investment finance, environmental resources, law, hydrogen industry technology and renewable energy in general Research on business partners A list of authentic contact information from businesses allows you to identify the best potential partner for your project. Our fluent Vietnamese and English staff will be happy to assist you in communicating with the Vietnamese and international partners you are interested in. Translation service (special price): English – Vietnamese Update on legal procedures, tax, customs of Vietnam, regulations, Vietnamese labor law, hydrogen and RE policies of Vietnam and ASEAN, etc. 2. Free to join VAHC events: • Some typical events: Annual Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Forum, Annual Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Science Conference, Year-end party and New Year celebration • Seminars: seminars by speakers on economic, financial investment, legal, logistics, technology, hydrogen production, commercial renewable energy topics. 3. Increase the ability to promote the brand: Free advertising on VAHC publications and social media channels; Periodic e-newsletter: released every three months and sent to a network of more than 1000 contacts, including other Vietnamese, ASEAN and international companies, chambers of commerce, universities, institutions government agencies, etc. 4.Opportunty to join of the BRICS-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce: Thanks to the special relations, all members will have the opportunity to become a member of the BRICS-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce. You can join to enjoy many benefits such as: • Network with members of finance, banking, land, resources, investment, M&A, logistics, heavy industry, international and national institutes, hydrogen technology and renewable energy, manufacturing hydrogen and renewable energy, the clean energy buyer of VAHC. • Participate in events, seminars, business parties of the BRICS-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce, the Vietnam Southeast Asia Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City 5. Participation fee: For enterprises with over 1000 employees, it is 20 million VND/year. For enterprises with less than 1000 employees, it is 15 million VND/year, The fee is without VAT and will be subject to 8% of VAT.
Bank name: Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club Co Ltd Account Number: VND: 1351504109 USD: 1350998110 Bank: BIDV Gia Định - Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam Swift code: BIDVVNVX |