Vietnam inflation rises and trade deficit extends in April

9 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 3

April marked the fourth straight monthly trade deficit as higher global energy prices linked to the Iran war pushed inflation above expectations.
The conflict-driven rise in fuel costs fed into transport and broader input prices, while costlier raw materials helped drive imports higher.
The data point to mounting external price pressure on Vietnam's economy as war-related commodity shocks weigh on trade and consumer prices.

Could this crippling supply crisis force Vietnam to accelerate its transition to renewable energy and self-reliance?

Beyond Iran, what other global chokepoints pose a similar catastrophic risk to the world's economy?

With naval escorts and massive oil reserves released, why is the global energy crisis still escalating?