aviation earnings to get a boost from low oil prices

Aviation earnings to get a boost from low oil prices

A third drop in global crude prices, plus increasing number of air passengers, is expected to boost the performance of the two biggest airlines Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet.
oil stocks drag markets down

Oil stocks drag markets down

Vietnamese shares ended Monday morning on a negative note, dragged down by energy companies.
energy firms track plunge in oil asia markets temper losses

Energy firms track plunge in oil, Asia markets temper losses

Energy companies suffered further losses on Wednesday (Nov 21) following a collapse in oil prices while most Asian markets fell, but with the sharp losses witnessed in the morning being tempered.
energy firms dive with oil in asia most regional markets retreat

Energy firms dive with oil in Asia, most regional markets retreat

Asian energy firms took another battering on Wednesday (Nov 14) after oil prices suffered their worst day in three years, while most of the region's major equity markets fell into negative territory.
oil price of us 65 us 75 per barrel would suit russia putin

Oil price of US$65-US$75 per barrel would 'suit' Russia: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said an oil price of US$65 to US$75 per barrel would "suit" Moscow, as crude soared this week to reach the highest level since November 2014.
firms move to counteract oil prices

Firms move to counteract oil prices

With the price of oil on a roller-coaster ride over the past few years, companies are pushing ahead with plans to cushion the impacts.
rising oil prices boost markets

Rising oil prices boost markets

Vietnamese shares rose firmly on Wednesday, driven by higher oil prices that boosted energy stocks and by positive news from energy firms.
european stocks climb oil falls as trade tensions ease

European stocks climb, oil falls as trade tensions ease

Stocks rose on Tuesday (Jul 31) as investors welcomed apparent moves by the United States and China to restart trade talks while oil prices slid following offer by US President Donald Trump to meet with his Iranian counterpart.
european stock markets wary before trump juncker trade talks

European stock markets wary before Trump-Juncker trade talks

European stocks moved lower on Wednesday (Jul 25) before top-level talks between the United States and the European Union on resolving a simmering trade dispute that has left investors on edge.
energy firms rise with oil prices but asia markets sink again

Energy firms rise with oil prices but Asia markets sink again

Energy firms rallied on Wednesday (Jun 27)  after a surge in oil prices but Asian markets struggled to maintain early momentum and extended their recent losses as trade war fears torment investors.
opec sees considerable uncertainty in oil market

OPEC sees 'considerable uncertainty' in oil market

After months of sharp oil price rises there is now considerable uncertainty as to the market's direction for the rest of the year, OPEC said on Tuesday (Jun 12) as a key meeting of oil producers looms.
global airline body warns against protectionism rising costs

Global airline body warns against protectionism, rising costs

SYDNEY: Trade wars and protectionism are key risk factors to airline profits already weakened by rising oil prices, the International Air Transport Association said Monday (Jun 4).
asia energy firms dive with oil trump kim hopes provide optimism

Asia energy firms dive with oil, Trump-Kim hopes provide optimism

Energy firms plunged with oil prices in Asia Monday (May 28) after Saudi Arabia and Russia signalled they could lift output, while indications Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong Un could be back on provided support to equity markets.
total ceo says oil price could hit us 100 in coming months

Total CEO says oil price could hit US$100 'in coming months'

Oil prices have risen steadily since the summer as producing nations attempt to rein in supply and amid fears of geopolitical instability.
oil prices retreat from 3 12 year peak

Oil prices retreat from 3-1/2 year peak

US and European equity markets essentially treaded water Friday while oil prices retreated, concluding a turbulent week marked by President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Iran nuclear pact.