energy
The Energy category covers oil, gas, renewables, and power generation, exploring production trends, infrastructure investment, geopolitical risks, and regulatory frameworks. It provides insights into market pricing, sustainability efforts, and foreign investment in energy projects, making it essential for businesses, policymakers, and investors tracking the energy sector.
Crude oil exports from Vietnam up 4.84 percent in December, Australia / Thailand top buyers
Vietnam exported crude oil to the tune of US$131 million in December, up from US$125 million in November, a change of 4.84 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Crude oil imports Vietnam up 86.46 percent in December, Kuwait / Brunei Darussalam top suppliers
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$729 million in December, up from US$391 million in November, a change of 86.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam down 12.56 percent in December
Vietnam produced 72.52 thousand tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in December, down 12.56 percent from 82.94 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Natural gas production in Vietnam down 11.36 percent in December
Vietnam produced 505.60 million m 3 of natural gas in December, down 11.36 percent from 570.38 million m 3 in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil production in Vietnam up 1.77 percent in December
Vietnam produced 716.30 thousand tons of crude oil in December, up 1.77 percent from 703.81 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal imports Vietnam up 31.46 percent in December, Indonesia / Australia top suppliers
Vietnam imported coal to the tune of US$497 million in December, up from US$378 million in November, a change of 31.46 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 1.39 percent in December
Vietnam produced 843.10 thousand tons of gasoline and oil in December, down 1.39 percent from 855.03 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Coal production in Vietnam down 0.17 percent in December
Vietnam produced 3,981.15 thousand tons of coal in December, down 0.17 percent from 3,987.90 thousand tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam down 3.13 percent in November
Vietnam produced 70.33 thousand tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in November, down 3.13 percent from 72.59 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 0.34 percent in November
Vietnam produced 718 thousand tons of crude oil in November, down 0.34 percent from 720.45 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Petroleum products imports into Vietnam, down 1.45 percent in November, South Korea and China top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products to the tune of US$474 million in November, down from US$480 million in October, a change of -1.45 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam down 0.90 percent in November
Vietnam produced 1,531.90 thousand tons of gasoline and oil in November, down 0.90 percent from 1,545.78 thousand tons in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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Petroleum products imports into Vietnam, down 7.86 percent in October, Singapore and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products to the tune of US$480 million in October, down 7.86 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production in Vietnam up 17.10 percent in October
Vietnam produced 74.57 thousand tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in October, up 17.10 percent from 63.68 thousand tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 3.68 percent in October
Natural gas production rose in October, with output reaching 498 million cubic metres compared with 480 million cubic metres in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil production in Vietnam down 0.34 percent in October over September
Vietnam produced 685 thousand tons of crude oil in October, down 0.34 percent from September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Crude oil imports into Vietnam, down 12.57 percent in October, Kuwait top supplier
Vietnam imported crude oil to the tune of US$679 million in October down -12.57 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had imported US$6,652 million worth of crude oil by the end of October.
Petroleum products imports into Vietnam down 6.48 percent in September, South Korea and Singapore top suppliers
Vietnam imported petroleum products worth US$521.46 million in September 2025, down 6.48 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports totalled US$5.21 billion.
Coal imports for Vietnam, up 21.35 percent month-on-month in September, Australia and Indonesia top suppliers
Vietnam’s coal imports reached US$457.27 million in September 2025, up 21.35 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brought total coal import value for the first nine months of the year to US$5.17 billion.
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