United Hydrogen 2025 – Creativity and Collaboration Launching the Hydrogen Era for Vietnam and ASEAN
Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh, Chairman of VAHC delivered opening remarks
Ho Chi Minh City, September 26, 2025 – The international workshop “United Hydrogen – Bringing Hydrogen into Industrialization of Vietnam and ASEAN” co-hosted by the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), United Hydrogen (UH2), and Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment (HCMUNRE) concluded successfully, inspiring participants and energizing the clean energy, business, and industrial community.
The event gathered representatives from major corporations such as Vietnam Petroleum Institute, Indel Petro, Nippon Koei, Wisdom Motor, steel and cement producers, logistics companies, financial institutions like Agribank, HSC as well as academic and media organizations.
Dr. Tran Thanh Tam, Vice Head of Scientific Research and External Relation Department delivered opening remarks
Breakthrough Spirit – Igniting Inspiration
In his opening remarks, Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh, Chairman of VAHC, emphasized hydrogen’s crucial role in launching a new industrial era. Representing UH2, Ms. Ma Xia, President & CEO of United Hydrogen, shared the company’s vision of making hydrogen the driving force for Vietnam and ASEAN’s green industrialization.
United Hydrogen also announced plans to collaborate with VAHC and HCMUNRE on pioneering initiatives, including:
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Hydrogen Agriculture: applying hydrogen to sustainable farming, soil and water treatment, and productivity enhancement.
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Hydrogen F&B: developing new products such as hydrogen coffee and beverages to promote public health.
Hydrogen Wellness: researching hydrogen-based therapies (inhalation, baths, facial masks) to improve quality of life.
Ms. Ma Xia (Alice) President & CEO of United Hydrogen delivered opening speech
Technology & Finance – Accelerating Momentum
The technology session featured Mr. Ianton Tan (United Hydrogen) presenting industrial decarbonization solutions, and Mr. Ivan Lim (Wisdom Motor) introducing hydrogen mobility applications.
The investment session saw Dr. Tran Van The (Indel Petro) present the company’s hydrogen, LNG, and wind power projects in Gia Lai and Van Phong (Khanh Hoa), while Ms. Tomoe Kobayashi (Nippon Koei) guided participants on how to leverage Japan’s JCM and other green financing mechanisms.
Speakers presented papers and had roundtable discussions. Indel Petro representative presented on the hydrogen, LNG, and wind power projects that the group is investing in Gia Lai and Khanh Hoa.
Ms. Tomoe Kobayashi from Nippon Koei presented Japan's general crediting mechanisms and provided guidance on the Japanese Government's approach to green financing.
Mr. Ivan Lim, Senior Vice President of Wisdom Motor Group presented a speech
Mr. Itan Tan, APAC Regional Director of United Hydrogen presented a speech
MoU Signing – Turning Vision into Action
The MoU signing ceremony marked a major milestone in collaboration:
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United Hydrogen – Pacific Group: development of a comprehensive hydrogen value chain in Vietnam.
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United Hydrogen – HCMUNRE: joint research and pilot projects applying hydrogen in agriculture and environmental sectors.
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United Hydrogen – Ánh Tâm Law Office: legal advisory and training on international economic arbitration and project compliance.
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United Hydrogen – Indel Petro: development of an integrated upstream-downstream hydrogen production chain.
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VAHC – Indel Petro: promotion of hydrogen, LNG, and domestic wind turbine component manufacturing.
Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh, Executive Chairman of Pacific Group signed the MoU with Ms. Ma Xia (Alice)
Dr. Tran Thanh Tam from HMCUMRE signed the MoU with Ms. Ma Xia, Chairman of United Hydrogen
Lawyer Nguyen Anh Tam, Head of Anh Tam Law Office signed the MoU with Ms. Ma Xia, Chairman of United Hydrogen
MoU signing between Indel Petro and VAHC
MoU signing between Indel Petro and United Hydrogen
Partners who signed MoU having a group photo
Strategic Roundtable – Pathways to a Greener ASEAN
Experts, business leaders, and policymakers jointly mapped out a roadmap for scaling hydrogen production and distribution, and for its application in industry, transport, and agriculture. They stressed the importance of building a local supply chain, leveraging green finance policies, and accelerating real-world technology demonstrations.
Acknowledging Partners – Long-Term Commitment
VAHC sincerely thanks its long-standing partners for their continued support and contributions, and warmly welcomes the new partners joining this year’s workshop, including: Toda Corporation, VietnamFinance, AE SOLAR, Vinci, Ho Chi Minh Securities Corporation, Nippon Koei Co., Ltd., Thepco, Ace Water Pte Ltd, Thanh Lap Environmental Solutions Co., PetroVietnam Gas, University of Economics and Finance (UEF), Bureau Veritas Vietnam, Belden Inc., Prowtech International Vina JSC, StB Giga, PGT Holdings, Bao Minh Ben Thanh, Verdant Energy, MSS Vietnam Co., Ltd., Benkan VN, A&EM Global Trading and Investment JSC, Đa Thông, BDS, WETROLINE, Bremeninvest GmbH, Delta International JSC, O-I BJC VN, Agribank, HCMUNRE, Wisdom Motor, and Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry.
Networking & Inspiration
The closing networking session allowed investors, businesses, and researchers to explore concrete opportunities for collaboration. The 2025 workshop was not only a platform for sharing knowledge but also a launchpad for innovative projects, reaffirming the hydrogen community’s commitment to shaping a greener future for Vietnam and ASEAN.
