On 28th September 2007, Mr. Bui Ngoc Bao was assigned as the Director General of Vietnam National Petroleum Corporation. Before, he was concurrently a member of Board of Managements and a Deputy General Director. On behalf of Ministry of Industry & Trade, Mr. Nguyen Cam Tu – the Deputy Minister has announced the decision. The former Director General – Mr. Tran Van Duc had retired.

Can Tho constructing bridge broke in the morning of 26th September 2007. The collapse caused serious material damage & death toll.

On April 12^th, 2006, at Viet-Xo Friendship Cultural Palace, Vietnam National Petroleum Corporation (Petrolimex) formally celebrated its 50^th Anniversary of Establishment. On this special occasion, Petrolimex was awarded Ho Chi Minh Medal and granted the title of Hero of People Armed Forces

Annually, Vietnam National Petroleum Corporation often attends EXPO exhibition – one of the biggest scale trading exhibition in Vietnam. This year, Petrolimex takes part in EXPO 2006 in order to promote “P” brand name and to target in honor of the corporation 50^Th anniversary of establishment. At

On The occasion of Vietnam National Petroleum Corporation 50^Th anniversary of establishment, the “P” brand name and some trade marks of Petrolimex such as: RACER lubricant, Petrolimex Insurance (PJICO) are selected in the list of 500 well-known brands in Vietnam.

On February 25^th afternoon, in Hanoi, the joint venture signing ceremony was held to establish Vanphong Bonded Petroleum Terminal Joint Venture Company Limited.

On November 22^nd, Vietnam National Petroleum Corporation (PETROLIMEX) and Vietnam Tanker Company (VITACO) had the Petrolimex Tanker 08 operated.