The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised members of the Vietnamese community living, studying and working in the country to closely follow updated civil defence instructions issued by the Israeli Home Front Command amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

VOV.VN - Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are disrupting shipping routes along the Asia–Europe corridor, driving up logistics costs and increasing supply chain risks, creating significant pressure on Vietnam’s agricultural and seafood exports.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has not recorded any damage to export shipments to Israel despite rising military tensions in the Middle East, according to officials at a trade promotion conference held in Hanoi on March 12.

VOV.VN - Tensions in the Middle East are pushing global oil prices and energy costs higher, adding pressure on inflation, exchange rates and production costs. In that context, many Vietnamese businesses, particularly in fuel-intensive industries, export sectors and aviation, could face greater financial strain.

VOV.VN - Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam), the country’s state-owned oil, gas, and energy conglomerate, has proposed that the government consider temporarily halting crude oil exports in order to prioritise domestic refining and safeguard the country’s energy security.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese government has decided to temporarily reduce Most Favoured Nation (MFN) import tariffs on several petroleum products and refining inputs to 0% in an effort to ensure domestic fuel supply and stabilise the market.

Vietnam saw a strong increase in fuel imports in the first two months of this year amid global energy uncertainty triggered by spiralling Middle East tensions.

VOV.VN - Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are pushing up oil prices and maritime freight rates, increasing cost pressure on businesses, particularly exporters and manufacturers that rely heavily on logistics and imported inputs.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Finance has proposed reducing the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) import tariff on several petroleum products and input materials to 0% in response to potential global supply disruptions.

VOV.VN - Gold prices in Vietnam dropped sharply over the past week, leaving many investors who bought at earlier peaks facing significant losses.