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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
COP30 Amazonia Belém Brazil 2025: Vietnam’s Hydrogen Strategy, From Energy Vision to Action
When Decision 165/QD-TTg was issued in early 2024, hydrogen (H2) officially became a key component of Vietnam’s national energy roadmap. This marked a milestone in the country’s pursuit of clean energy and opened a new pathway for green industrialization. To realize this strategy, collaboration among the State, enterprises, and technology sectors is essential, with businesses playing a central role by linking technological innovation with infrastructure investment and mobilizing green financial resources.
COP30 Amazonia Belém Brazil 2025 - PV GAS: Pioneering Vietnam’s Hydrogen Future
As the global energy landscape undergoes a profound transformation towards sustainability, PetroVietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) is positioning itself at the forefront of Vietnam’s clean energy revolution, with green hydrogen as a strategic pillar for the future.
COP30 AMAZONIA BELÉM BRAZIL 2025 - OBAYASHI CORPORATION: Advancing Hydrogen Infrastructure and Regional Collaboration in Asia
In an exclusive interview with Vietnam Business Forum of VCCI, Rinko Aki, Senior General Manager of the Green Energy Division at Obayashi Corporation, shared insights into the company’s pioneering hydrogen projects in Japan and New Zealand, as well as its perspective on Vietnam’s potential in developing a hydrogen economy.
COP30 Amazonia BELÉM Brazil 2025: Wisdom Motor Ready to Co-Design Hydrogen Pilots in Vietnam
As Vietnam advances toward its Net Zero 2050 goal, hydrogen mobility can decarbonize the nation’s hardest-to-abate fleets: buses, long-haul logistics, and industrial transport. At COP30, Wisdom Motor shares a practical path to scale: proven vehicles, integrated infrastructure, and partnerships that de-risk adoption.
COP30 Amazonia BELÉM 2025 Series: Brazil Recognizes Natural Hydrogen as Renewable Ahead of COP30
Brazil has officially classified natural, or geologic, hydrogen as renewable under its new Low-Carbon Hydrogen Law No. 14,948, passed in August 2024. This landmark legislation expands the country’s definition of renewable hydrogen to include hydrogen collected from natural sources as well as produced from solar, wind, biomass, and other renewable pathways.
COP30 AMAZONIA BELÉM BRAZIL 2025 SERIES: UNITED HYDROGEN - Linking China's Hydrogen Ecosystem to Vietnam
In an exclusive interview with Vietnam Business Forum, Chairwoman and CEO Ma Xia and Chief APAC & MENA Representative of United Hydrogen Lanton Tan shared insights on replicating China's hydrogen ecosystem in Vietnam, pioneering in ASEAN and building partnerships that link production, storage, transport, and refueling.
COP30 AMAZONIA BELÉM BRAZIL 2025 SERIES: NEUMAN & ESSER - Supporting Sustainable Hydrogen Economy in Vietnam
With nearly two centuries of experience in hydrogen compression, Neuman & Esser (NEA Group) is applying its global hydrogen expertise to promote technology transfer, strengthen local partnerships, and support policy dialogue. In an interview with Vietnam Business Forum, Dr. Stefanie Peters, Managing Partner and CEO of NEA Group, reaffirmed the company’s strong commitment to supporting Vietnam’s clean energy transition.
COP30 Amazônia BELÉM Brazil 2025 Series, COPs, HYDROGEN, AND THE NET ZERO JOURNEY From Global Commitments to Vietnam’s Action Plan
From the Conference of the Parties (COP) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) — beginning with COP21 in Paris (2015) and most recently COP28 in Dubai (2025) — the world has undergone a decade of transformational climate action. At the heart of this transformation lies green hydrogen, emerging as the “technological key” to the new energy era and the achievement of net-zero emissions.
COP30 Amazonia BELÉM Brazil 2025 Series: Hydrogen – A New Pillar for Vietnam’s Energy Security and Green Economy
Low-emission hydrogen is anticipated to become a strategic feedback factor that ensures energy security while driving the growth of green industries.
In an interview with Business Forum Magazine, Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh, Chairman of the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), emphasized that Vietnam’s natural resources and logistical advantages position it to emerge as a regional hydrogen hub. However, to realize this vision, Vietnam must “move fast but steadily,” combining international cooperation with domestic technology localization.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huỳnh Quyền: “Resources – Environment – Agriculture in the Digital Era: HCMUNRE Promotes International Scientific Cooperation (ICST-7)”
The 7th International Conference on Science and Technology (ICST-7), organized by Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment (HCMUNRE), will take place on November 14, 2025, at the Hiep Phuoc campus. With the theme “Resources, Environment, and Agriculture in the Digital Era and Sustainable Development,” the event is not only a regular academic forum but also carries strategic significance amid the global transition toward the digital era and green development.
ICST-7 gathers numerous scientists, experts, and managers from both domestic and international contexts to exchange and share solutions addressing climate change, effective resource management, and promotion of green agriculture and circular economy toward sustainable development.
Ahead of the Conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huỳnh Quyền – Rector and Chair of the Conference Organizing Committee – shared insights on the new highlights, academic orientation, and the messages HCMUNRE aims to convey through this year’s international event.
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Membership benefits
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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 |
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Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) Contact Information: Secretariat of VAHC Club Phone number: 093 691 7386 Email: contact@vahc.com.vn |
Addres: Room 101, Royal Kim Son Building, 112 Nguyen Van Huong Street, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City Facebook: click here Website: vahc.com.vn |
