VAHC activities

Ms. Ngo Nguyet Tran introduced GHD as one of the world's leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of environment, water, energy and resources, property and buildings, and transportation. GHD provides advisory, environmental, engineering, architecture and construction services. Established in 1928, GHD has more than 12,000 people across five continents and the Pacific region, and is privately owned by its people.

Dr. Nguyen Van Giao opened with the global transport electrification landscape. He presented figures on EV share of new car sales in 2025: China 55%, Vietnam ~40%, Europe 28%, Global 25%, Southeast Asia ~20%. More than 20 million EVs were sold globally in 2025. He emphasised: "Battery EVs have reached major market scale, especially in passenger cars and urban mobility."

Mr. John Tay opened with an introduction of KPT Group, established in 2009, with a Vietnam office at 62, Street 64, Area 14, Ward Cat Lai, Ho Chi Minh City. KPT Group has more than 150 employees and annual turnover of over VND 500 billion, with global offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China. KPT Group operates in three main areas: KPT Green delivers integrated Air & Water Treatment solutions to protect the environments where people live and work; KPT Chem supplies high-purity and industrial chemicals essential for modern and green industries; KPT Energy delivers energy efficiency and clean energy solutions for industrial and power sectors.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Phu opened his presentation by placing hydrogen in the context of global emissions. He presented a greenhouse gas emissions diagram: energy and greenhouse gas emissions account for approximately 70% of global emissions, with main sources including electricity generation, transportation and industrial activities. Agriculture and forestry account for approximately 14% of global emissions, mainly from livestock farming, electricity use and deforestation. Forestry accounts for approximately 10% of global emissions, with CO₂ emissions mainly from deforestation and forest degradation, as well as forest fires. Industry accounts for approximately 6% of global emissions, with main sources including electricity generation, manufacturing and transportation of goods. Waste treatment also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.

Mr. Kamo Kohei opened with an overview of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). As of 31 March 2026, MHI has 78,793 employees and 246 group companies, with revenue of 4,974.1 billion yen in FY2025. MHI operates across diverse fields: gas turbines, compressors, aero engines, CO₂ capture plants, metals machinery, chemical plants, transportation, waste-to-energy, turbochargers, aerospace, rocket engines and defence.

Dr. Tran Nguyen Trong Nguyen opened with an introduction of himself and Kenzen Consulting. He holds a PhD and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Yokohama National University (Japan). He worked at Obayashi Corporation Japan (2013–2016) and Obayashi Vietnam (2016–2023), before founding Kenzen Trading and Consulting Co. Ltd. in 2023 as CEO. Kenzen operates in two main areas: M&E work project management, and consulting to support Japanese companies investing and implementing projects in Vietnam. He has consulted on several green hydrogen projects, including hydrogen production systems from solar power, integrated hydrogen aquaculture systems, and smart agricultural solutions using renewable energy.

Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh opened his presentation by reviewing Vietnam's key policy milestones. In February 2024, the Prime Minister issued Decision 165/QD-TTg approving the National Hydrogen Energy Development Strategy to 2030, with a vision to 2050. In June 2026, hydrogen was added to Vietnam's list of national strategic technologies. Targets are to produce 100,000–500,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year by 2030, rising to 10–20 million tonnes per year by 2050, with hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels expected to account for approximately 10% of final energy demand.

Dr. Cao Thuy Oanh opened her presentation by posing a central question: "Why has South Korea become the world's leading country in hydrogen consumption in transport?" She cited the International Energy Agency (IEA) in its Korea 2025 Energy Policy Review, which recognises South Korea as "the world's leading consumer of hydrogen in the transport sector." This is not a coincidence but the result of a methodical strategy spanning nearly 46 years.

Chi Minh City), the workshop "Vietnam Hydrogen Economy – Connecting the Value Chain from Agriculture to Industry" was successfully held. The event was co-organised by the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) and the HUTECH School of Engineering (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology), with nearly 100 delegates in attendance, including experts, scientists, businesses, financial institutions and international partners.

The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) is pleased to welcome EnergyChain and its parent company DeepBrain Co Ltd, headquartered in Busan, South Korea, as official members of the Club from September 2026. EnergyChain's participation marks an important expansion of VAHC in connecting smart energy solutions and energy saving management into the hydrogen and energy transition ecosystem in Vietnam.

From September 2026, Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) is pleased to welcome TMEIC Corporation (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation) as a new member. With a world-leading power electronics technology foundation and a system integrator role in the global hydrogen value chain, TMEIC is expected to add a vital piece to the hydrogen ecosystem taking shape in Vietnam and the ASEAN region.

The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) extends warm congratulations to CEO Kim Yun-young and the entire team of UNIHYS Co Ltd on the occasion of the company receiving a Commendation from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea at the Gas Safety Awards.

Ikon Investment Company Limited, the entity behind the hydrogen technology brand Ikonomy, has officially been granted two Industrial Design Patents by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam for its "Automatic Control Electrical Cabinet" and "Automatic Control Electrical Cabinet Module" products.

Vietnam Business Forum Magazine (VCCI) cordially invites members and partners of the Vietnam Hydrogen Club (VAHC) to join the special publication "Hydrogen Vietnam: Promoting Action, Opening a New Energy Flow," scheduled for release in Vietnam Business Forum print and electronic editions in November 2026, on the occasion of COP31 taking place in Antalya, Türkiye from November 9 to 20, 2026.

HCMC – As part of the 2026 Business Connection & Trade Program organized by Jeonnam Technopark (South Korea) in Ho Chi Minh City from September 7 to 11, the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) held working sessions and agreed to cooperate with CNA-Energy, represented by Mr. Byungheon Han.

At the "Energy Evolution: Empowering the Future of Industrial Energy" seminar hosted by Phoenix Contact and supported by Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club, held on August 20, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, Dr. Tran Nguyen, representing Obayashi Corporation, delivered a significant presentation on the group's global hydrogen business strategy and its projects in the ASEAN region, particularly in Vietnam.

Vietnam's energy landscape is undergoing significant transformation. On May 26, 2026, Hanoi's electricity consumption peaked at a record 6,290 MW, nearly 5% higher than the 2025 peak. In response, Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung chaired a meeting to implement solutions for ensuring electricity supply for 201 key power generation and grid projects, following the Prime Minister's Directive No. 01/CT-TTg on tasks to secure sufficient electricity for production, business, and daily life during the 2026-2030 period. Mr. Simon Low (Phoenix Contact) shared solutions for hydrogen electrification and power conversion, as well as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). He introduced 30 kW (AC/DC, DC/DC) and 20 kW bidirectional high-power converters with over 97% efficiency, meeting IEC and UL standards and supporting both On-Grid and Off-Grid modes.

Japanese company brings decarbonization technology suite from hydrogen production, methanation to circular economy applications

At the Energy Evolution seminar held on August 20 in Ho Chi Minh City, Dr. Nguyen Phuc Thanh – Director of Kanadevia's Hanoi Representative Office – presented the company's Power-to-X solutions, focusing on the PEM electrolysis system and methanation technology.