Hanoi, July 8 -- Speaking at the World Energy and Environment - Viet Nam 2026 Forum under the theme "Viet Nam Concretizes the Path to Net Zero," in Ha Noi on Wednesday, the Deputy Prime Minister said the country is entering a new era of development in which ensuring energy security, accelerating the green transition and strengthening national competitiveness have become more urgent than ever.

He described the forum as an opportunity to translate commitments into concrete actions, turn strategies into practical projects and mobilise the participation of the entire society, particularly the pioneering role of the business community.

"The theme of forum goes beyond energy and the environment. It is about the nation's development strategy-a...