Hanoi, Aug. 7 -- The Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) disbursed an estimated 24.7 trillion VND (about 942 million USD) in investment during the first seven months of 2025, up 49% year-on-year.

The group also exceeded several internal targets by 1-10% during the period, including overseas crude oil output, petroleum production (excluding output from Nghi Son Refinery), urea and NPK fertilisers, and LPG. Electricity output increased by 9.8%, petroleum (excluding Nghi Son output) rose 23.4%, NPK fertilisers surged 53.8%, and polypropylene output jumped 34.6% year-on-year.

Positive performance was also seen in service operations. Petrovietnam Shipbuilding and Mechanical Co. Ltd (PVSM) reported a 22% rise in new contra...