Offshore wind (OFW) is essential for Vietnam’s energy security, economic growth, and carbon reduction goals. Recent developments signal significant progress in advancing OFW development in Vietnam. Vietnam’s PDP8 (Power Development Plan 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050) establishes ambitious OFW targets of 6 GW by 2030 and between 70 to 91.5 GW by 2050. Despite the ambitious target, the development of OFW has been hindered by a lack of a comprehensive regulatory framework and clear guidance on key processes such as marine spatial planning, leasing, and routes to market.