EVENT
A New Way to Buy Power: Opportunities in Vietnam’s DPPA Market
Date/Time
Date(s) - 05 Nov 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Vietnam’s Renewable Energy Market And DPPA: Opportunities And Key Considerations For Businesses
The introduction of DPPA marks a significant development in Vietnam’s energy market, creating new opportunities for manufacturers, industrial operators and multinational companies seeking greater flexibility in managing energy costs, achieving sustainability objectives and securing access to renewable energy sources.
Beyond energy consumers, the framework may also unlock opportunities for investors, project developers and businesses looking to participate in Vietnam’s growing renewable energy ecosystem.
As the market evolves, understanding how DPPA works, who can participate and the legal and commercial considerations involved will be critical for organisations evaluating their next move.
Join us in this webinar as we explore what this shift means in practice and where the opportunities and risks may lie.
Key Questions We’ll Address
- How is DPPA changing the way electricity can be procured in Vietnam?
- Which businesses are eligible to participate and under what models?
- What commercial opportunities could emerge for investors and renewable energy developers?
- How are electricity pricing, contractual protections and project risks managed?
- What do the latest regulatory developments mean for future market participants?
- What should businesses assess before entering a DPPA arrangement?
Who Should Attend?
- Large electricity consumers and manufacturers
- Industrial park operators
- Sustainability and ESG leaders
- Energy procurement and strategy teams
- Renewable energy developers
- Infrastructure and private equity investors
- Legal and corporate advisory professionals
Why This Matters
For energy-intensive businesses, DPPA could represent more than a new procurement mechanism. It may fundamentally change how renewable energy is sourced, negotiated and managed.
For investors and developers, it may signal the emergence of new commercial models within one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets.
Understanding the opportunities is only the first step. Understanding the legal, regulatory and commercial realities behind them is where competitive advantage begins.
Host and Speakers
Brian Nguyen (Moderator)
Country Manager,
Vietnam
With over 15 years of experience in corporate and consultancy services, Brian specialises in foreign investment licensing, market entry advisory, project management, corporate secretarial support and HR advisory for multinational clients in Vietnam where he led market development, Market Entry teams and People Solutions functions.
As BoardRoom Vietnam’s Country Manager, Brian manages ecosystem partners and works closely with our professional team to deliver business advisory and oversee compliance activities for foreign investors operating in Vietnam.
He holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Law, Ho Chi Minh City, a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wales (UK) and has completed the Accelerated Management Program at NUS Business School. He is currently pursuing his law practicing licence at the Vietnam Judicial Academy.
Le Tien Dat (Daniel)
Managing Partner,
ADK Vietnam Lawyers
Daniel brings close to 15 years of legal practice and leadership experience at top law firms in Vietnam. His areas of expertise include corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, renewable energy, real estate, construction, inbound and outbound investment projects, dispute mediation and settlement, as well as international trade.
He has advised on multiple high‑profile matters, including serving as core counsel on a multi‑million‑dollar foreign investment into Vietnam and supporting a leading global pharmaceutical company on the organisational restructuring of its representative offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Daniel is also a licensed arbitrator at the Southern Trade Arbitration Centre (STAC).
Le Hong Thao Linh (Selina)
Associate
ADK Vietnam Lawyers
Selina has approximately 7 years of legal experience spanning corporate, commercial and regulatory matters. She advises clients on legal due diligence, M&A transactions, regulatory compliance and cross-border investment matters, drawing on experience gained at leading firms including YKVN LLC, LNT & Partners and Gemus Nordic Consulting.
Selina holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in European Business Law from Lund University, Sweden, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Ho Chi Minh City University of Law.