'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US, FIFA's Infantino tells AFP
World 11:35 01/04/2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East conflict.
Migrant workers bear brunt of Iran attacks in Gulf
World 14:06 17/03/2026Bangladeshi migrant Ahmad Ali, 55, was doing his regular round delivering drinking water to residents in the United Arab Emirates when Iran launched its first retaliatory attacks against Gulf countries.
Prolonged Middle East conflict raises revenue concerns for Vietnam’s aviation sector
Economy 17:47 08/03/2026Vietnam’s aviation authority and airport operators are bracing for potential financial losses as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt international flight operations.
Vietnamese exporters struggle as surging oil prices drive up logistics costs
Economy 15:56 06/03/2026Escalating tensions in the Middle East are pushing global oil prices higher, placing new pressure on Vietnam’s exporters as transportation and logistics costs surge at a time when orders are already difficult to secure.
Vietnamese firms wary of accepting orders bound for Middle East
Economy 10:28 06/03/2026Escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, are prompting Vietnamese logistics providers and exporters to watch developments closely, with many reconsidering whether to accept new shipments to the region.
Vietnam suspends tours to Middle East conflict zones
Travel 12:59 04/03/2026Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism has issued a directive requiring travel companies to halt outbound tours to conflict-affected areas.
Global oil, gas shipping costs surge as Iran vows to close Strait of Hormuz
World 14:46 03/03/2026SINGAPORE - Global oil and gas shipping rates soared, with supertanker costs in the Middle East hitting all-time highs, as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensified after Tehran targeted ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data and industry sources on Tuesday.
Airline stocks remain under pressure; Asian carriers see surge in demand, prices jump
World 10:24 03/03/2026SYDNEY/HONG KONG - Asian airline shares remained under pressure on Tuesday as the U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran escalated, with carriers closely monitoring fuel price spikes and many seeing a surge in bookings as passengers switch from Middle Eastern airlines.
Airlines cancel Vietnam-Middle East flights amid escalating conflict
Travel 10:59 02/03/2026Multiple airlines have canceled flights between Vietnam and the Middle East after several countries in the region shut down or severely restricted their airspace due to escalating military tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Vietnam orders airlines to avoid conflict-affected airspace in Middle East
Economy 17:21 01/03/2026The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has directed all airlines operating in the country to avoid conflict-affected airspace in the Middle East and prepare contingency plans after escalating military tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran forced the closure of major airports in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Doha in Qatar.
Vietnam urges restraint as US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Vietnam News 10:42 01/03/2026Vietnam has expressed deep concern over the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East, calling on all parties to show the utmost restraint, cease all escalatory actions, and respect countries' sovereignty, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Global hunger falls but conflict and climate threaten progress, UN says
World 14:58 29/07/2025The number of hungry people around the world fell for a third straight year in 2024, retreating from a COVID-era spike, even as conflict and climate shocks deepened malnutrition across much of Africa and western Asia, a U.N. report said on Monday.
