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Vietnam's Offshore Oil and Gas Sector Attracts Global Interest Amid Middle East Tensions
Vietnam's offshore oil and gas sector is drawing significant interest from international companies amid rising energy demands and geopolitical tensions. The state-owned Petrovietnam is set to open new bidding opportunities for exploration and extraction in 2025.
By Khoi Nguyen9 October 2026
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