Vietnam Asks Japan, South Korea For Help Accessing Crude Oil Supplies

Vietnam, with one of the region’s tiniest oil reserves, is pleading with Japan and South Korea for crude assistance as the Iran‑Iran war threatens supply chains. The request sits amid a broader Asian energy scramble—India is locking down oil amid a “Gulf War 3.0,” while North Korea’s missile barrage and US‑South Korea drills raise security risks that could choke trade routes.