Hanoi, Vietnam, March 5 -- Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son (standing) chairs the first meeting of the working group to ensure energy security amidst complex developments of the military conflict in the Middle East, Ha Noi, March 5, 2026 - Photo: VGP

Bui stressed the point on Thursday during the first meeting of a working group established by the Government to minimize impacts of the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.

At the meeting, members of the working group updates the developments of the military conflict and the situation regarding Viet Nam's production, supply, and import of gasoline, oil, and coal.

They discussed both short-term and long-term measures to ensure energy security for achieving the GDP growth goal of...