Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 16 -- Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long (third to left) and representatives of the IRENA, Ha Noi, December 15, 2025

The announcement was made during the working session between Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long and representatives of the IRENA in Ha Noi on December 15.

IRENA, established in 2009, comprises of 170 members and the European Union. It plays a central role in supporting countries in developing policies and strategies, accessing technology, data and analysis, and promoting cooperation and investment in renewable energy.

At the working session, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade emphasized that Viet Nam's official accession to IRENA marks an important ste...