Hanoi, Nov. 10 -- The report was released for the first time at the National Energy Security Forum held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Ha Noi on November.

One of Viet Nam's notable achievements was ensuring an adequate electricity supply in a year marked by unprecedented challenges.

Electricity generation and imports in 2026 are estimated at 356.2 billion kWh, up 10.3 per cent year on year and approximately 6.2 billion kWh higher than the baseline scenario.

The national power system's peak capacity reached a record 57,537 MW on June 24 this year, including 30,248 MW in the northern region, yet the country did not have to resort to scheduled power cuts.

Commercial electricity consumption rose 9.84 per cent in the first 10 mon...