additional oil spike impacts cannot be ruled out

Additional oil spike impacts cannot be ruled out

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has increased global oil market volatility. The economic impact of another oil price shock, should it materialise, would be significant.
uncertainty lingers on with global oil and gas investment

Uncertainty lingers on with global oil and gas investment

With a global oil price reaching eye-watering levels, much of Vietnam’s oil and gas potential depends on new-found investments in exploration technology, thus helping boost the country’s state budget.
increasing oil prices setting back gas related ventures

Increasing oil prices setting back gas-related ventures

Continuing global conflicts and price rises of various commodities are undermining the development and exploitation of oil and gas fields in Vietnam, and collaborations may continue to struggle if inflation pressures persist.
reform needed to support oil and gas industry experts

Reform needed to support oil and gas industry: experts

Experts have raised strong support for a comprehensive reform for the draft revised Petroleum Law that will help further develop the country’s oil and gas industry.
fuel price hike continues to worry leaders

Fuel price hike continues to worry leaders

The government has been asked to control the continued rise in fuel prices, which is denting pockets and putting at risk the government’s efforts to curb inflation.
soaring petrol price impacting multitude of industries

Soaring petrol price impacting multitude of industries

A surge in the world’s oil price, which has resulted in another escalation in fuel price in the domestic market, is benefiting oil and gas businesses, but causing difficulties for other producers and pressurising the government’s efforts to rein in inflation.
hints of mindset change in e vehicles

Hints of mindset change in e-vehicles

Rising oil prices could help speed climate action by accelerating the shift to electric vehicles, but in Vietnam that would depend much on the infrastructure.
policies reinforced to ease inflation pressure

Policies reinforced to ease inflation pressure

With global oil price hikes staying at a very high level and domestic consumption gradually recovering, Vietnam’s inflation is expected not exceed the 4 per cent target by dint of tightened monetary policy and negative impacts from the health crisis on prospects.
oil prices stocks higher after eu snubs russia ban

Oil prices, stocks higher after EU snubs Russia ban

Crude prices were higher Friday and stock markets made decent gains after European countries decided against a ban on Russian oil imports over its invasion of Ukraine -- but Germany said it would slash its energy purchases from Moscow.
high prices call for green transition acceleration

High prices call for green transition acceleration

With the military conflict in Ukraine, energy prices have surged to their highest levels in recent times. Brent oil prices surged to $120 per barrel in early March, sharply higher than one year earlier. Natural gas prices on spot markets spiked in tandem and reached a record level of $6 per MMBtu. Global prices of coal and wheat have also sharply increased. Although spot markets tend to overreact and energy prices have partially retreated, they have not returned to previous levels.
workers scramble to evade fuel hike

Workers scramble to evade fuel hike

High fuel prices, coupled with a lack of monthly income increases, have pushed the lives of millions of workers into difficulty, with many forced to change their consumption habits, cut living costs, or switch to other jobs.
oil prices soar on saudi russian supply fears

Oil prices soar on Saudi, Russian supply fears

Oil prices soared Monday as a weekend attack on Saudi facilities and discussions among European Union members over banning Russian crude raised concerns about global supplies.
higher oil prices temporarily supports malaysias economy economist

Higher oil prices temporarily supports Malaysia's economy: economist

The Russia-Ukraine tension appears to benefit Malaysia's position as a net oil exporter and the sharp rise in oil prices will provide temporary support for the country's fiscal position, according to World Bank senior country economist Shakira Teh Sharifuddin.
nation braces for global shifts in recovery journey

Nation braces for global shifts in recovery journey

A big rise in crude oil coupled with slow-paced manufacturing recovery is expected to dent economic growth at least for the next couple of months.
provinces urged to diversify markets for tourism revival

Provinces urged to diversify markets for tourism revival

Events in Ukraine could have a knock-on effect on Vietnam’s tourism market, with the sharp increase in oil prices set to negatively affect the profit margin of airlines. The impacts are believed to be short-lived, however, as airlines are finding alternative options to avoid conflict areas and diversify offerings