Middle East

Qatar Airways cancels 13 more flights amid Middle East conflicts

Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026

Statistics show that airspace across the Middle East has yet to return to normal operations, with multiple FIRs still imposing restrictions or partial closures.

Agriculture sector develops scenarios to respond to export risks

Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026

Global market volatility linked to the Middle East conflict could affect the country’s agricultural production and exports.

Firms face rising pressure from fuel prices

Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026

Recent fuel price increases triggered by escalating Middle East tensions are placing fresh pressure on production and business as costs rise significantly.

Fuel prices rose again, price stabilisation fund tapped to cushion the increase

Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026

According to an announcement by the Ministry of Industry and Trade effective from 11.45pm Tuesday, the price of RON95-III gasoline rose by VNĐ2,080 per litre to VNĐ29,120.

Stocks rebound after historic sell-off, led by banking and materials

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026

Vietnamese stocks rebounded on Monday as strong gains in banking and materials shares helped lift the VN-Index nearly 24 points, recovering part of the losses after last week’s historic market sell-off.

Fuel firms ready to secure supply amid global market volatility

Monday, Mar 09, 2026

Fuel firms are diversifying import sources, boosting domestic production and preparing contingency reserves to ensure stable supply amid global energy market volatility.

Zero petrol import tariff considered as Middle East tensions threaten supply

Monday, Mar 09, 2026

Việt Nam is considering cutting petrol import tariffs to zero as Middle East tensions drive global oil prices above US$100 per barrel and raise concerns over domestic fuel supply.

Vietnamese seafood faces major test amid maritime logistics shock

Monday, Mar 09, 2026

The seafood industry had been heavily impacted by surging freight costs, the risk of cold chain disruptions, localised supply shortages, and price volatility across various product segments.

Retail fuel prices increase sharply after global oil surge

Saturday, Mar 07, 2026

The retail price of E5RON92 biofuel rose by VNĐ3,777 (US$0.14) to a maximum of VNĐ25,226 per litre. The price of RON95-III gasoline increased by VNĐ4,707 to VNĐ27,0

Việt Nam rolls out urgent measures to safeguard domestic energy security amid escalating Middle East tensions

Saturday, Mar 07, 2026

With Resolution 36 issued on March 6, the Government aims to ensure stable petroleum supply, maintain flexible fuel price management and optimise the use of domestic gas resources to prevent fuel shortages.

Fuel demand surges at State-run petrol stations amid global price spike

Friday, Mar 06, 2026

Fuel demand surged at state-run petrol stations after price hikes as global oil volatility linked to Middle East tensions adds pressure on Việt Nam’s fuel supply system.

Việt Nam triggers fuel contingency plan over Middle East crisis

Thursday, Mar 05, 2026

Current solutions are being implemented along three main pillars – closely monitoring market developments and flexibly managing supply in a timely manner ensuring the smooth operation of the distribution system from wholesalers to retail outlets and proactively preparing long-term contingency...