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A panel discussion will focus on four main topics, examining key energy risks and policy responses relevant to Vietnam.
The discussion will analyze the context and importance of the Hormuz Strait, described as the world’s energy chokepoint. About 20–30% of global crude oil flows through the strait, making disruptions a potential source of broader market volatility.
The panel will assess how disruptions in global oil flows could affect Vietnam through several channels:
The panel will evaluate the need to accelerate the shift from conventional fossil gasoline to biofuel E10. The goal is to reduce dependence on oil and imported fossil fuels, while supporting a more flexible and self-reliant energy system capable of withstanding international market shocks.
The discussion will focus on evaluating and proposing solutions for building and strengthening national oil and fuel reserves to cope with short-, medium-, and long-term emergencies.
Readers are invited to follow the discussion.
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