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Middle East energy shock spreads across Asia, threatening supply chains and industrial output
From Thai farmers rushing to purchase additional fuel supplies to Indian refinery executives staying up overnight to monitor developments in the Persian Gulf, the unfolding events illustrate how the energy shock is beginning to ripple across Asia—a region heavily dependent on imported oil and gas. Over the past week, the Iran conflict has intensified, with retaliatory strikes escalating and energy infrastructure increasingly becoming a direct target. These developments have n
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U.S. imposes 130% tariff on Vietnamese rebar: Hòa Phát and several steel producers face significant impact
According to the DOC’s preliminary findings, the provisional anti-dumping duties have been set at extremely high levels: 121.97% for the mandatory respondent and its affiliated companies; 130.77% for other Vietnamese exporters
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Vietnam’s rice export in early 2026: Higher export volumes but lower prices amid global supply chain disruptions
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietnam’s rice exports in February 2026 are estimated at 640 thousand tonnes, generating USD 289.4 million in export revenue. Cumulatively, in the first two months of 2026, rice exports reached 1.3 million tonnes, valued at USD 599.3 million, representing a 5% year-on-year increase in volume but an 11.2% decline in export value compared with the same period last year. The average export price of rice during January–Feb
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Jet fuel prices surge; Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam proposes fuel surcharge instead of adjusting airfare caps
On March 9, the CAAV submitted a report to the Ministry of Construction assessing the impact of the Middle East conflict and outlining response measures related to the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices.
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Nearly USD 17 billion in FDI flows into Vietnam’s High-Tech Parks
Currently, Vietnam has six high-tech parks nationwide, each with different scales and development orientations. These parks play a crucial role in attracting high-tech investment
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Outward FDI growth: Vietnam’s overseas investment rises 2.3-fold in early 2026
Vietnam’s investment abroad in the first two months of 2026 increased 2.3 times year on year, according to data from the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
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Global oil prices may cool as G7 considers releasing strategic reserves
On March 9, Reuters cited a source from the French government stating that G7 finance ministers would discuss the possibility of releasing emergency oil reserves during a meeting held the same day.
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Vietnam adjusts import tariffs on selected petroleum products
Most of Vietnam’s petroleum imports originate from ASEAN countries and South Korea, where import tariffs are largely 0% under existing free trade agreements (FTAs)...
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Vietnam tourism 2026: Third consecutive month with over 2 million international visitors
In February 2026, international arrivals declined by 9.2% month-on-month but increased by 17.7% year-on-year compared with the same period in 2025. Overall, in the first two months of 2026,...
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VinFast in the world’s most populous market
The top three positions continued to be held by Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, with 5,543 vehicles sold (40.5% market share), followed by JSW MG Motor India with 3,303 units (24.1%)
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