middle east

Octa warns Middle East tensions could disrupt oil markets

June 23, 2025 | 08:00

Global supply chains remain on edge as traders eye geopolitical risks that could send crude prices soaring, Octa analysts say.

Exporters pivot to Middle East amid global trade shifts

May 28, 2025 | 19:15

Vietnamese firms are increasingly turning to the Middle East as a promising alternative for sustainable export growth.

InvestHK visits Middle East to attract business investment to Hong Kong

April 07, 2025 | 11:19

Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng will commence his duty visit to the Middle East from today (April 6) to April 10, with key engagements in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

VinFast debuts brand in Middle East

October 29, 2024 | 20:02

VinFast Auto entered the Middle Eastern electric vehicle (EV) market on October 28 as part of its global expansion strategy.

Middle East tensions hit inflation goals

April 24, 2024 | 11:53

Higher oil prices as Middle East tensions rise are expected to undermine Vietnam’s efforts to reach its inflation target this year.

Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight paths via Middle East

April 16, 2024 | 17:05

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight routes between Vietnam and Europe to ensure the utmost safety of passengers and crew amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Indonesia lifts ban on sending domestic helpers to Middle East

August 28, 2023 | 16:47

The Indonesian government has lifted a moratorium on sending Indonesian citizens to the Middle East as domestic helpers but cautioned that those who take up offers of employment in the region must follow the proper procedures to ensure they are fully protected.

Vietnam registers complaint on trade fraud in Middle East

July 26, 2023 | 11:13

When negotiating with foreign companies, the MoIT advises Vietnamese companies to be cautious and arrange payment terms with care.

Vietnam urges promoting Middle East peace process

December 23, 2021 | 10:22

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has called on parties concerned to promote the peace process in the Middle East when addressing a meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) regarding the situation in the Middle East on December 21.

Vietnamese enterprises must strive hard to tap Middle East market's potential: experts

November 07, 2021 | 11:01

Investment and trade cooperation between Vietnam and Middle Eastern countries have achieved many encouraging achievements. However, there is still a lot of work for Vietnamese enterprises to do to conquer this potential market besides capacity, prestige and understanding habits of consumers.

Three breakthrough directions for investment between Vietnam and the Middle East

August 27, 2021 | 08:00

Although relations between Vietnam and Middle Eastern countries are growing, they are not yet commensurate with the potential, especially in investment.

Flights from nCoV-affected areas to Vietnam suspended

January 31, 2020 | 11:22

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAV) has asked airlines to proactively adjust their flight schedules and suspended all flights from coronavirus-affected areas to Vietnam.

Why skillset matters in Industry 4.0

January 30, 2020 | 14:00

Vietnam is entering a new development decade amid global changes, with disruptive Industry 4.0 technologies widely influencing society and economic development, which requires growing demand in qualified human resources.

Man Utd axe training camp over Middle East tensions

January 15, 2020 | 10:03

Manchester United have called off a winter training camp in the Middle East due to fears over tensions in the region.

Agencies ready to ensure safety for Vietnamese in Middle East: spokeswoman

January 09, 2020 | 20:19

Given the recent tensions in the Middle East, Vietnam’s representative agencies in the region and domestic relevant parties are ready to take citizen protection measures when necessary, said Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang.