United Hydrogen – Bringing Hydrogen into Industrialization of Vietnam and ASEAN

United Hydrogen – Bringing Hydrogen into Industrialization of Vietnam and ASEAN

Ho Chi Minh City, September 26, 2025 – The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), United Hydrogen (UH2), and Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment (HCMUNRE) will co-host the international workshop “United Hydrogen – Bringing Hydrogen into Industrialization of Vietnam and ASEAN” on September 26, 2025, from 13:00 to 17:30 at Saigon Hotel, 41–43 Đông Du Street, Ho Chi Minh City, followed by a networking dinner from 18:00 to 19:00.

The event will bring together representatives from VAHC, UH2, HCMUNRE, industry leaders, academia, and the media, with participation of major corporations such as PV Gas, Vietnam Petroleum Institute, Trung Nam Group, Phuoc An Port, Dat Do Industrial Park, Indel Petro, Nippon Koei, Wisdom Motor, steel and cement producers, logistics and transport companies, and financial institutions including Agribank.

Key Highlights:

• Opening remarks by leaders of VAHC, UH2, and HCMUNRE
• Keynote speech by United Hydrogen: “Global Roadmap for Industrial Hydrogen”
• Industry and academia contributions, including:
  • Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) on hydrogen deployment and risk management
  • HCMUNRE on hydrogen research, training, and policy development
• Panel discussion: “Hydrogen as a Driver of Industrial Transformation in Vietnam and ASEAN” with participation of VAHC, UH2, HCMUNRE, leaders of steel, cement producers

This workshop aims to promote international partnerships, investments, and technological cooperation to accelerate the hydrogen economy in Vietnam and ASEAN, supporting decarbonization and industrial competitiveness.

Agenda (to be updated)

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Seminar: United Hydrogen – Bringing Hydrogen into Industrialization of Vietnam and ASEAN
Date: September 26, 2025

Organizer: Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), HCMC University of Natural Resource and Environment (HCMUNRE) and United Hydrogen (UH2)

Venue: 10th Floor, Saigon Hotel, 41–47 Dong Du Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
(300m from HCMC Theater Metro Station)
Language: English
Format: Half-day seminar (13:00–17:45) + Networking Finger Food (18:00–19:00 at 9th Floor, Saigon Hotel)

Dress Code: Business Formal

13:00–13:30
Registration & Networking

13:30–13:45
Opening Session
• Welcome Remarks – Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh, Chairman, VAHC
• Welcome Remarks – Assoc. Prof. Le Hoang Nghiem, Vice President, HCMUNRE
• Opening Remarks – Ms. Ma Xia, President & CEO, United Hydrogen

13:45–14:45
Technology Session – How United Hydrogen Helps Vietnam and ASEAN Tackle Emissions & Pollution
• Presentation – Mr. Ianton Tan, Director APAC, United Hydrogen: “Deploying Hydrogen Solutions for Industrial Decarbonization”
• Presentation – Mr. Ivan Lim, Senior Vice President, Wisdom Motor: “Hydrogen Mobility Solutions and Industrial Applications that Help Businesses Reduce Costs and Improve Emissions”

14:45–15:15
Investment Session – Hydrogen Project Development and Financing
• Presentation – Dr. Tran Van The, Chairman of Indel Petro: “Introduction of Indel Petro Hydrogen Projects in Vietnam”
• Presentation – Ms. Tomoe Kobayashi, Manager in charge of H2, Nippon Koei: “Japan JCM and Other Finance Support Schemes Applicable to Hydrogen Technologies”

15:15–15:45
Tea Break & Media Session
• Media Q&A, Photo Opportunities & Networking with Speakers

15:45–16:15
MoU Signing Ceremony (Updated)
• MoU between United Hydrogen and Pacific Group Co., Ltd. – Collaboration to promote comprehensive hydrogen project development across Vietnam, including production, storage, distribution, and applications in industry and transport.
• MoU between United Hydrogen and HCMC University of Natural Resources & Environment (HCMUNRE) – Joint research and development of pilot projects in agriculture and environmental sectors, focusing on hydrogen-based decarbonization and circular economy solutions.
• MoU between United Hydrogen and Ánh Tâm Law Office – Specialized legal advisory on hydrogen project compliance, contract structuring, and training programs for conflict resolution through Vietnam and Singapore international economic arbitration.
• MoU between United Hydrogen and Indel Petro – Collaboration to develop a chain of hydrogen production projects in Gia Lai and Khanh Hoa provinces, including upstream-downstream integration and market deployment.
• MoU between VAHC and Indel Petro – Cooperation to promote hydrogen and LNG projects as well as wind turbine component manufacturing in Vietnam, fostering local supply chain and green industry development.

16:15–17:15
Panel Discussion – Pathways to Industrial Hydrogen Deployment for Cleaner Vietnam & ASEAN
• Moderator: Dr. Tran Thanh Tam, Vice Head of Scientific Research & External Relation Dept, HCMUNRE
• Panelists: United Hydrogen, Wisdom Motor, VAHC, Pacific Group, HCMUNRE, Ánh Tâm Law Office, Indel Petro, Policy & Academic Experts

17:15–17:30
Closing Remarks
• Dr. Tran Thanh Tam, Vice Head of Scientific Research and External Relation Dept of HCMUNRE

17:30–17:45
Photo Session & Wrap-up

18:00–19:00
Networking Finger Food (9th Floor, Saigon Hotel)