Middle East revenue share limited, impact manageable: top seafood exporter Vinh Hoan
Companies - Wed, May 6, 2026 | 11:11 am GTM+7
Vinh Hoan Corporation's revenue exposure to the Middle East remains limited, helping shield the company from geopolitical tensions in the region, said its chairwoman Truong Le Khanh.
Vietnam's manufacturing sector records 15-year selling price hike amid Middle East tensions
The Middle East war caused a marked acceleration in the Vietnamese manufacturing sector's rate of input cost inflation during March, with selling prices subsequently raised at the fastest pace in almost 15 years, according to S&P Global.
Economy - Thu, April 2, 2026 | 11:46 am GTM+7
Which Vietnamese power stocks are 'safe haven' as capital flows into defensive sectors amid Middle East conflict
Investor flows are rotating into defensive Vietnamese power stocks as Middle East tensions rattle markets, with coal-fired generators emerging as relative safe havens while gas-fired names come under pressure.
Companies - Tue, March 24, 2026 | 4:15 pm GTM+7
Vietnamese firms maneuver to stay afloat amid rising fuel costs
Vietnamese firms heavily reliant on fuel are being forced to adapt operations and absorb lower margins to keep business running, as surging fuel prices drive up costs and strain cash flows.
Companies - Mon, March 23, 2026 | 8:47 am GTM+7
Vietnam’s agricultural boom hobbled by high logistics costs, experts urge system overhaul
Logistics costs are eroding the competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural products, accounting for 20-25% of production costs - significantly higher than regional peers such as Thailand and India.
Companies - Sat, March 21, 2026 | 8:17 pm GTM+7
Aluminum supply disruptions push prices higher, raising cost pressures for Sabeco
Global aluminum prices are climbing toward cycle highs as supply disruptions in the Middle East tighten markets, potentially squeezing margins for downstream manufacturers including Vietnam’s largest brewer Sabeco, according to a report by Vietcap Securities.
Companies - Thu, March 19, 2026 | 2:53 pm GTM+7
VinFast sees EV demand tailwinds from fuel prices, ramps up charging network
VinFast, the EV subsidiary of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup (HoSE: VIC), expects rising fuel prices and global geopolitical tensions to support long-term demand for electric vehicles, as it accelerates expansion plans and strengthens its charging infrastructure.
Companies - Wed, March 18, 2026 | 4:36 pm GTM+7
Middle East conflict increases logistics pressure on Vietnamese seafood exporters
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving up shipping costs for Vietnamese food exporters which are heavily reliant on refrigerated transport and long-term contracts.
Economy - Wed, March 18, 2026 | 3:22 pm GTM+7
Vietnam seeks access to Japan’s oil stockpiles
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday called on Japan to strengthen cooperation with and support Vietnam in energy and fuel supplies to help overcome difficulties amid the Middle East conflict which has affected crude oil supply chains.
Economy - Wed, March 18, 2026 | 9:29 am GTM+7
Domestic fundamentals hold firm as markets reprice global risk
February’s data reinforces the resilience and breadth of Vietnam’s growth trajectory. But the escalation of tensions in the Middle East introduces external risks and potential volatility, particularly through energy prices, global risk sentiment, and FX pressures, writes Tung Dang, chief economist at Dragon Capital.
Economy - Tue, March 17, 2026 | 9:53 am GTM+7
Oil price shock may weigh on Vietnam’s growth, inflation: expert
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are fueling volatility in global energy markets, raising the risk that higher oil prices could pressure Vietnam’s growth and inflation through exchange rates, commodity costs, and imported inflation, according to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Viet Dung, director of the Banking Research Institute at the Banking Academy of Vietnam.
Economy - Sun, March 15, 2026 | 10:20 am GTM+7
Vietnamese transport firms struggle amid fuel price shock
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are pushing global fuel prices higher, triggering a series of price increases in Vietnam that make many companies struggle to maintain operations.
Economy - Wed, March 11, 2026 | 5:26 pm GTM+7
Vietnam secures 4 mln barrels of oil to stabilize supply: Prime Minister
Vietnam has mobilized about four million barrels of oil from partners to ensure short-term supply and help stabilize market sentiment and public life amid global energy volatility, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Economy - Tue, March 10, 2026 | 9:27 am GTM+7
Vietnam's aviation industry hit as Middle East conflict disrupts flight routes
Flights between Vietnam and Europe are becoming more expensive after airlines were forced to reroute to avoid airspace over Iran and Iraq following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Economy - Mon, March 9, 2026 | 5:27 pm GTM+7
SSI Securities chairman questions ‘panic’ in Vietnam’s stock market amid Middle East conflict
Nguyen Duy Hung, chairman of Vietnam's leading brokerage, SSI Securities Corporation, has questioned whether geopolitical tensions were sufficient to trigger "panic" in Vietnam’s stock market after a sharp sell-off at the start of the week.
Finance - Mon, March 9, 2026 | 1:27 pm GTM+7
Fuel price surge raises questions over inventories at Vietnam energy majors BSR, Petrolimex, PVOIL
Vietnamese oil refineries Nghi Son and Binh Son will be able to supply enough gasoline in March due to inventories, but supply in April and May will depend on the Middle East conflict situation.
Economy - Mon, March 9, 2026 | 11:53 am GTM+7
Vietnam's import taxes on gasoline products likely to drop to zero amid supply concern
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has proposed reducing import taxes on gasoline products to 0% due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Economy - Mon, March 9, 2026 | 9:17 am GTM+7
Middle East conflict: What should Vietnamese firms do to ease logistics bottlenecks?
Rising tensions in the Middle East have made maritime routes through the region less secure, forcing many companies to seek alternative ways to maintain supply chains to the market. Given this, im-export consultancy firm Vietgo and its partners in the region have proposed logistics solutions for Vietnamese businesses.
Economy - Mon, March 9, 2026 | 8:00 am GTM+7
Fuel supply basically secured for March: Vietnam's trade ministry
Vietnam’s fuel supply is “basically secured” for March, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said while urging gasoline businesses not to hoard fuel or restrict sales amid rising global oil prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Economy - Sat, March 7, 2026 | 3:07 pm GTM+7
Where will capital seek refuge amid global geopolitical uncertainty?
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, global capital flows tend to shift toward defensive assets such as gold in the short term, while in the medium and long term funds may increasingly return to equities and real estate, analysts say.
Finance - Sat, March 7, 2026 | 8:15 am GTM+7
