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Vietnam’s aviation authority noted in its document that “in the current context it is difficult to find new suppliers”.It added that Vietnam’s two refineries are under pressure to expand production of other oil products, making it hard for them to increase jet fuel output.Even if supply stabilises, soaring fuel prices are disrupting the industry, it also warned, noting many routes would become unprofitable.Local airline Sun PhuQuoc Airways plans to “adjust flight schedules over the next one to three months due to the volatility of fuel prices”, according to a document it sent to the aviation regulator in March.The company did…

Spinner Matt Kuhnemann defied Queensland for 201 deliveries to score 56 and put Tasmania in charge of the Sheffield Shield match in Hobart.

Tokyo’s move comes as oil prices remain elevated amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished On 16 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoJapan has begun releasing oil from its emergency reserves amid the global energy crisis sparked by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran in response to US-Israeli attacks.The release was announced on Monday in a notice published in the Japanese government’s official gazette.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last week announced plans to unilaterally release 80 million barrels of oil from stockpiles amid supply concerns due to…

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Staff sort parcels on the mail sorting assembly line at the Postal Delivery Logistics Joint Distribution Center in Mengshan County, Wuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China, on January 28, 2026. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesChina’s economy started on a strong footing this year, with consumption and production both beating expectations as holiday spending and strong foreign demand provided an early boost.Retail sales for the first two months rose 2.8% from a year earlier, according to data from the National Statistics Bureau on Monday, beating economists’ forecast for a 2.5% growth. That growth, however, reflected a…

TOKYO: Mr Lawrence Wong will make his first visit to Tokyo as prime minister from Tuesday (Mar 17) to Thursday as Singapore and Japan mark 60 years of diplomatic ties. While in Japan, Mr Wong will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. He will attend a guard of honour welcome ceremony and be hosted to a working dinner by Ms Takaichi. Mr Wong, who is also the finance minister, will have meetings with other senior Japanese political and business leaders. He will also meet Singaporeans based in Japan at a reception in Tokyo. Mr Wong will be accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The 98th Academy Awards are taking center stage Sunday night as the film industry’s biggest stars gather in Los Angeles to celebrate the year in movies.Celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore and Kate Hudson arrived at the Dolby Theatre ahead of the ceremony, which recognizes standout performances, directing and filmmaking in Hollywood.Here’s the complete list of nominees and winners from the 98th Academy Awards. Amy Madigan accepts the Actress in a Supporting Role award for “Weapons” onstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Actor Wayne Brady briefly saw some action in a match during All Elite Wrestling’s Revolution pay-per-view on Sunday night in Los Angeles.Brady’s involvement came during the Zero Hour portion of the pay-per-view. The tag team of Boom & Doom, featuring social media influencer and one part of the “Costco Guys,” “Big Boom” A.J., and Q.T. Marshall, took on The Infantry, consisting of Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo. A.J., Liz Claman, Big Justice, and Tony Khan pose on The Claman Countdown preceding the 2024 Fox News All-American Christmas Tree Lighting at FOX Square…

An etiquette expert has dissected Australian-born Queen Mary’s conduct during her trip Down Under, explaining why some people may have been surprised by her behaviour.In Australia for a six-day State visit, the Australian-born queen of Denmark alongside husband King Frederik X has visited Perth, Uluru, Canberra, and Melbourne and will end the trip in Hobart.It is the royal pair’s first official trip to Australia since ascending the throne in January 2024.Etiquette expert Jo Hayes said Queen Mary’s behaviour during her trip home may have taken some people by surprise.“She’s warm and friendly, absolutely, but she behaves as she should —…

Gaza City, the Gaza Strip – On February 28, Lama Abu Reida was just a few hours away from what she hoped would change the fate of her sick infant daughter, Alma.The family had finally been informed that the baby girl – fewer than five months old and unable to breathe without an oxygen machine – was eligible for medical evacuation.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe small travelling bag was packed, the medical documents in order, and Abu Rheida ready to go. All that remained was to exit the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt and from there…