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Honda Vietnam sales in 02/2026: Motorcycle sales down 19.6%, car sales fall by over 40%
Honda Vietnam (HVN) has officially announced its business results for February 2026, with both motorcycle and automobile segments recording significant declines compared with the same period last year.
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Global coffee exports rise in january as Asian shipments surge and overtake South America
According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), global coffee exports totaled 12.6 million bags in January 2026, representing a 13.7% year-on-year increase. Cumulatively, during the first four months of the 2025–2026 coffee year (October 2025–January 2026), global coffee shipments reached 46.4 million bags, up 7.5% compared with 43.2 million bags recorded in the same period of the 2024–2025 crop year. Green coffee dominates export structure In January, green coffee
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Container shipping rates surge in March 2026: Several routes record increases of up to 25%
Domestic container freight rates in Vietnam are beginning to rise as multiple shipping lines have announced new pricing adjustments starting in March, with some routes recording increases of up to 25%.
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Middle East conflict and rising logistics costs could reshape U.S. seafood consumption
( vasep.com.vn ) Rising oil prices and escalating freight costs could reshape seafood consumption patterns in the United States. Shrimp is likely to face the greatest pressure, while pangasius, surimi, and other competitively priced seafood products may be better positioned to sustain demand. Escalating tensions and conflicts in the Middle East are triggering significant volatility in global energy and transportation markets. Oil prices have surged, while shipping and marine
16 hours ago


Weak links in global natural gas flows
More than half of global LNG flows pass through strategic chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz, the Strait of Malacca, the Suez Canal, the Danish Straits, the Turkish Straits, and the Cape of Good Hope.
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Vietnam’s agricultural exports face growing pressure from Middle East geopolitical tensions
The cashew industry is among the sectors most affected, as the Middle East is a major export market for Vietnamese cashew nuts. According to Bach Khanh Nhut, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas)...
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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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