Hanoi, Sept. 20 -- The Vietnam Initiative for Energy Transition (VIET) was officially launched in Hanoi on September 19.

Established in late 2018, the VIET works as an independent organisation studying activities related to the transition of the national energy system.

Its main activity is hosting exchanges between scientists and policymakers in energy economy and climate protection to find appropriate policies for national energy development.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Chairman of the VIET Ha Duong Minh said the Vietnamese Government is calling for diversification of investment in the energy sector.

There are many technical issues in the policy decision-making process. Therefore, the VIET will connect scientists and policymakers ...