VAHC activities

The thematic roundtable “Applications of Hydrogen in Healthcare and Rehabilitation” was held at Hydrogen World Café at 2:00 PM on January 19, 2026, with the aim of creating an academic forum for knowledge exchange, sharing scientific foundations, practical experience, and emerging trends in the application of hydrogen for healthcare and rehabilitation. The event attracted scientists, physicians, researchers, businesses, and community members interested in hydrogen, with a shared objective of bridging knowledge and practice while promoting sustainable applications.

On the afternoon of January 19, 2026, at Hydrogen World Café, the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC), in collaboration with Hydrogen World, organized a thematic roundtable titled “Applications of Hydrogen in Healthcare and Rehabilitation.” The event aimed to introduce scientific research and practical applications of hydrogen in the healthcare sector, with a particular focus on studies and real-world experience originating from Japan.

As part of the workshop “Hydrogen Applications in Healthcare”, held on 19 January 2026 at Hydrogen World Café, 18 Dang Tran Con Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Nguyen Thieu Son, representative of Hydrogen World, delivered a presentation entitled “Applications of Hydrogen in Health Care and Recovery”. The presentation approached hydrogen therapy from a biological and wellness-oriented perspective, focusing on oxidative stress and preventive health care.

On 19 January 2026, at Hydrogen World Café, 18 Dang Tran Con Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, the workshop entitled “Hydrogen Applications in Healthcare” was jointly organised by the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club and Hydrogen World. The event served as a forum for scientific and practical exchange on the potential applications of molecular hydrogen in medicine and supportive healthcare in Vietnam.

Following previous exchanges, the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) are working together to move forward with the organisation of a Vietnam–France Hydrogen Workshop in Hanoi, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in hydrogen, manufacturing, and clean mobility.

The first company, Tao Engineering, introduced its biomass-derived hydrogen production and power generation technology, utilizing plant- and animal-based biomass resources. The system enables hydrogen production and electricity generation with near-zero CO₂ emissions during operation, offering a sustainable and decentralized energy solution suitable for disaster-prone regions and areas with limited infrastructure.

*Ho Chi Minh City, June 18-19, 2026* – The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club is honored to announce its participation as a speaker at the Automotive Mobility Solutions Conference 2026, a premier annual industry event organized by Messe Frankfurt at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC).

To establish a technical cooperation channel with the Hydrogen Safety Technology Institute of the Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) via the coordination of UNIHYS Co Ltd, an innovative hydrogen safety startup, the VAHC Executive Board respectfully requests your review of the attached materials and provision of information regarding your organization's priority needs.

Authors: Hitoshi Nagatsugu, Yoshie Ambe, Yu Kashiwagi, Yuichi Saotome, Yo Takai, Yosuke Hanakawa, Tomoki Fujinaga, Takahiro Maruyama, Yoshie Ambe, and Koichi Wada from Japan Hydrogen Association

Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 (PECC2) organised a Workshop and Roadshow on “Green Hydrogen Production and MHX Solid-State Hydrogen Transportation and Storage Technologies” at the PECC2 Innovation Hub on 8 January 2026, in collaboration with SEDC Energy, Hydrexia, GF and KPT Group.

Workshop Objectives

• To introduce scientific research and practical applications of hydrogen in the health sector, with particular emphasis on studies conducted in Japan

• To share clinical and experimental experience in treatment support and health rehabilitation

• To connect experts, researchers, medical doctors, enterprises, and communities interested in hydrogen for health

• To provide hands-on experience with hydrogen-related devices, including hydrogen-rich water systems and hydrogen inhalation equipment

The Wellness and Preventive Healthcare Expo TOKYO 2026 will take place from October 07 to October 09, 2026, at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. This annual specialized exhibition focuses on preventive healthcare solutions, wellness technologies, and health-support devices, attracting manufacturers, professionals, and distributors from across the health and wellness industry.

The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) announces its call for partners to cooperate in the exploration and development of natural hydrogen projects in Vietnam and across the ASEAN region.

Seoul, South Korea – December 5, 2025 – The Global Hydrogen Industrial Association Alliance (GHIAA) successfully held its 8th General Meeting alongside the World Hydrogen EXPO / H2 MEET 2025. The GHIAA Secretariat has circulated the official signed Resolution, documenting all decisions adopted during this important session.

Ho Chi Minh City, December 20, 2025 — The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) is pleased to announce that, as of December 5, 2025, VAHC has officially become a member of the Global Hydrogen Industrial Association Alliance (GHIAA) at the 8th GHIAA General Assembly, held in the Republic of Korea.

The Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) is pleased to invite its members and strategic partners to register for and participate in the HFCAS Business Mission to Tokyo, Japan, organized by the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association of Singapore (HFCAS), scheduled to take place from 16 to 19 March 2026.

Ho Chi Minh City, December 19, 2025 – At a time when the world is producing only 1% low-emissions hydrogen out of a total global output of nearly 100 million tonnes, Viet Nam is presented with a rare opportunity to position itself early in the global low-emissions hydrogen supply chain, while the market is still in its formative stage.

On the morning of December 19, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, the second workshop “Experiences and Solutions to Promote the Application of Hydrogen Energy in Typical Industries of Vietnam” was held within the framework of the National Program on Energy Saving and Efficiency.