Tags: Middle East
Prime Minister orders prompt construction of strategic storage depot to enhance national energy autonomy
Economy 26/03/2026 19:22VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered prompt construction of a strategic oil and petroleum storage depot in Thanh Hoa province's Nghi Son Commune in a bid to enhance national energy autonomy.
Foreign Minister holds phone conversation with Philippine counterpart
Politics 26/03/2026 13:40VGP - Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung held a phone conversation with his Philippine counterpart Maria Theresa Lazaro on March 25.
Viet Nam Airlines cuts domestic flights due to fuel price hikes
Society 24/03/2026 20:39VGP - The national carrier Viet Nam Airlines plans to temporarily suspend several routes starting April 1 due to limited supply and rising prices of jet fuel caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
Vietnamese, Algerian Prime Ministers hold phone conversation
Politics 20/03/2026 08:56VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday held a phone conversation with his Algerian counterpart Sifi Ghrieb to discuss measures to boost bilateral ties and issues of common concerns.
Vietnamese embassies formulate consular protection system for Vietnamese citizens in Middle East
Society 20/03/2026 08:36VGP - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has instructed Vietnamese embassies in Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar to open online registration systems to collect requests from citizens wishing to return home or travel to third countries, said MOFA's Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang.
ASEA Foreign Ministers discuss Middle East situation
Politics 15/03/2026 08:41VGP - Vietnamese embassies in the Middle East always keep their doors open and stand ready to assist ASEAN citizens in times of difficulty or emergency, reiterated Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.
Viet Nam seeks to diversify oil import sources amid Middle East conflict
Economy 10/03/2026 21:51VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Tuesday calls for diversifying oil import sources in a bid to ensure national energy security in the face of tensions caused by the military conflict in the Middle East.
Viet Nam secures oil supplies amid fuel shortage concern
Economy 10/03/2026 16:18VGP - Viet Nam has mobilized about four million barrels of oil from partners to ensure short-term supplies amid public concerns about fuel shortages, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Gov’t removes fuel tariffs to stabilize supply amid Middle East tensions
Policies 10/03/2026 14:42VGP - The Government has decided to remove import tariffs on certain fuel products to ensure supplies amid rising tensions in the Middle East, according to Decree No. 72/2026/ND-CP.
Prime Minister holds phone conversation with UAE President amid Middle East tensions
Politics 10/03/2026 14:26VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a phone conversation with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on March 9.
Prime Minister holds phone conversation with Kuwaiti counterpart amid Middle East tensions
Politics 09/03/2026 20:54VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed bilateral ties and regional situation over the phone on March 9.
Viet Nam may activate petroleum price stabilization measures amid Middle East tensions
Economy 09/03/2026 09:10VGP - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) proposed activating price stabilization measures if retail petroleum prices increase continuously within a month with a cumulative rise of 20 percent or more in order to control sudden price spikes and maintain market stability.
Gov't adopts urgent measures to ensure energy security amid complex developments in Middle East
Politics 06/03/2026 23:35VGP - The Government has adopted several urgent solutions to ensure energy security amid complex developments of the military conflict in the Middle East.
Viet Nam prepares plans to evacuate citizens from Middle East
Politics 06/03/2026 06:52VGP - Viet Nam is preparing plans to evacuate nationals from the Middle East, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang told reporters on Thursday.
Specific plans must be launched to ensure national energy security: Deputy PM
Politics 05/03/2026 15:06VGP - Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son asked for diversifying sources of energy imports to ensure energy security amid complex developments of the military conflict in the Middle East.
Gov’t sets up working group to ensure energy security amidst conflict in the Middle East
Politics 05/03/2026 14:41VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has decided to set up a working group to ensure energy security amidst the complex developments of the military conflict in the Middle East.
Gov't evaluates impacts of recent global developments, including Middle East conflict
Politics 04/03/2026 21:55VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presided over a meeting on Wednesday to evaluate impacts of the latest global developments, especially the current complex conflict in the Middle East.
Viet Nam opposes use of force against sovereign nations
Politics 03/03/2026 20:23VGP – Viet Nam opposes the use of force against sovereign nations, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said Tuesday.
Viet Nam suspends manpower export to Middle East
Society 02/03/2026 13:00VGP - The Department of Overseas Labor Management has urged manpower exporters to suspend sending guest workers to Middle East to protect their health and lives.
Vietnamese diplomatic missions issue Middle East travel advisories
Politics 02/03/2026 08:08VGP - Vietnamese embassies in the Middle East have issued urgent advisory notices for Vietnamese nationals amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Viet Nam deeply concerned over escalating conflict in Middle East
Politics 28/02/2026 21:46VGP - Viet Nam expresses deep concern over escalating and complex conflict situation in the Middle East, which seriously threatens the lives and safety of its people, as well as peace and stability in the region and the world.
Top Vietnamese, Jordanian legislators hold talks in Ha Noi
Politics 03/02/2026 09:38VGP - Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man held talks with Speaker of the Jordanian House of Representatives Mazen Turki El Qadi in Ha Noi on February 2.
Prime Minister meets Kuwaiti Crown Prince
Politics 18/11/2025 19:14VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah in Kuwait City on November 17 as part of his on-going official visit to the Gulf country.
Viet Nam voices deep concern over escalating conflict in Middle East
Politics 23/06/2025 06:27VGP - Viet Nam is deeply concerned over the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians and to regional and global peace and stability.
