Hydrogen technology and partners

Vietnam is at an opportunity to become a production and export hub for green hydrogen and green ammonia to Japan, while developing the domestic market through collaboration with Japanese partners and investors. This is the assessment of the Vietnam - ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) based on competitive advantages and clean energy cooperation trends between the two countries.

In the context of increasingly complex geopolitical competition, armed forces worldwide are seeking breakthrough technologies to gain battlefield advantage. Hydrogen, with its superior energy density and low-signature operational capabilities, is emerging as a strategic solution in defense, from portable power for infantry to propulsion for submarines and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

CFA Vietnam is pleased to introduce a special funding opportunity for the business community from the AGILE Matching Grant Facility 2026, an initiative funded by the Government of Canada to strengthen the climate entrepreneurship ecosystem in Vietnam.

As international investors seek opportunities in clean energy and high-tech sectors, Ho Chi Minh City's Investment Hub has officially launched an online portal to connect investment opportunities with global investors. This is a strategic step to attract new-generation FDI into the city's priority sectors.

As we approach the 10th anniversary of the Japanese government establishing the world's first Basic Hydrogen Strategy in 2017, hydrogen use in Japan is expanding from its focus on power generation and industry into the realm of daily life and consumption. In particular, the enactment of the "Act on Promotion of Supply and Use of Low-Carbon Hydrogen, etc. for Smooth Transition to Carbon-Neutral Growth-Oriented Economic Structure" in 2024 established the legal foundation for the Japanese government's support for a major transition to a hydrogen economy.

Beyond the fertilizer, chemical, and mining sectors, hydrogen plays an indispensable role in oil refining – the second-largest industrial hydrogen consumer in Vietnam, after fertilizer production. This article analyzes current and future hydrogen demand in the oil and gas sector, along with the potential for transitioning to clean hydrogen.

Beyond the fertilizer industry, ammonia (NH₃) is used in various industrial sectors in Vietnam. This article consolidates ammonia demand across these sectors, converts it to clean hydrogen equivalent, and assesses the transition potential within the national hydrogen strategy.

Beyond mineral extraction and food production, ammonia (NH₃) is an indispensable input in fertilizer production – the largest ammonia-consuming sector in Vietnam. This article analyzes the role of ammonia in fertilizer production and estimates the ammonia demand for this industry, thereby assessing the potential for transitioning to green ammonia within the national hydrogen strategy.

Beyond the mineral extraction industry, ammonia (NH₃) is an essential input in the food production sector, particularly in the manufacture of monosodium glutamate (MSG). This article analyzes the role of ammonia in MSG production and estimates the ammonia demand for this industry in Vietnam.

Vietnam is developing its National Hydrogen Energy Development Strategy with ambitious targets: 100,000-500,000 tons/year of green hydrogen production by 2030 and 10-20 million tons/year by 2050. However, a critical component often overlooked in these calculations is the demand for clean hydrogen and ammonia for industrial explosives production serving coal and construction stone mining – the two largest explosives-consuming sectors in Vietnam. This article analyzes the scale of this demand and proposes its integration into the national hydrogen roadmap.

A comprehensive study recently published in the journal Clean Energy (Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2026) has conducted a techno-economic assessment of photovoltaic (PV) systems combined with green hydrogen production at nine representative locations across Vietnam. The research, conducted by Van Tri Bui, My Hanh Pham, and Phuong Truong Le, developed a complete simulation framework on the MATLAB/Simulink platform, integrating solar radiation data, PV generation models, and electrolyzer performance to quantify energy yield and the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH). This study is considered an important contribution to Vietnam's green hydrogen development strategy, especially as the country aims for net-zero emissions by 2050.

HANOI – On the morning of June 29, 2026, Vietnam's domestic carbon exchange officially began operations at the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) under the allowance code VN2025, marking a significant milestone in the formation and development of the country's carbon market.

The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) is pleased to introduce EGIT BK CO.LTD. (Green Living Lab) – one of the Club's leading strategic partners in environmental solutions consulting, greenhouse gas inventory, and green transition for businesses.

On 23 June 2026, the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) officially submitted to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Department of Oil and Coal) a policy report containing policy recommendations and initiatives aimed at positioning Vietnam as one of the leading countries in Southeast Asia for hydrogen society development.

The Global Hydrogen Review 2026, published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), presents a comprehensive assessment of the global hydrogen landscape amid heightened geopolitical tensions. This sixth edition of the annual report offers critical insights into hydrogen demand, production, investment, policy frameworks, and infrastructure development, with particular emphasis on the impacts of the Middle East conflict on global supply chains and the pivotal role of China in the hydrogen revolution.

VINATech is one of the world's leading manufacturers of supercapacitors and green energy solutions. Founded on July 26, 1999, the company is headquartered in Jeonju, South Korea, with production facilities in Wanju, South Korea, and three factories in Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, and Ha Nam, Vietnam.

According to Decision No. 21/QĐ-TTg issued by the Prime Minister on April 30, 2026, "Systems for producing, storing, transporting and distributing green hydrogen and biofuels" have been officially recognized as a strategic technology product of Vietnam. The decision took effect from the date of signing and was published on the Government's electronic portal, marking an important milestone in the national energy and industrial development strategy.

Decision No. 876/QĐ-TTg dated July 22, 2022, by the Prime Minister of Vietnam approving the Action Program on Green Energy Transition and Reduction of Methane Emissions in the Transport Sector sets a target that by 2050, 100% of road motor vehicles, railway locomotives and carriages, and inland waterway vessels will be converted to use electricity and green energy. However, this document completely fails to mention hydrogen vehicles (Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles – FCVs) and ships powered by hydrogen or ammonia, even though these technologies are being aggressively advanced by pioneering countries worldwide.