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Around the world Iran accuses the U S of wanting to seize its oil President Trump stated that Iran's new supreme leader will not hold power for long The G7 holds an emergency meeting to release hundreds of millions of oil barrels Bangladesh orders students to stay home to save electricity and fuel NATO shoots down second missile fired from Iran toward Turkey Indonesia searches for four missing after mountain collapse In Vietnam Vietnam has mobilized four million barrels of oil from its partners Foreigners have begun arriving to purchase gasoline Aviation faces rising cost pressures and is calling for exemption from environmental protection taxes A 19-seat vehicle carrying 60 people was fined over 220 million VND with both the driver and vehicle owner penalized Hanoi explores pilot electric rickshaws for tourists Quang Ngai records two earthquakes in one day the strongest measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale Hello everyone welcome to the latest updates brought to you in today's Natural Potato program The update begins with global news The update begins with developments surrounding the conflict in the Middle East Iran accuses the United States of seeking to seize its oil On March 9 Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei dismissed the possibility of a ceasefire Condemn the U S and Israeli attack campaign against Iran as a violation of all international norms and customs At the same time it accused the United States of undermining the diplomatic process both sides had worked to advance o illegally seize Iran's abundant oil resources He referred to recent statements by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham a close ally of President Donald Trump Responding to a Fox News interview on March 8 Graham stated tha The United States could control nearly one-third of the world's oil reserves and reap record profits if it overthrew the Iranian regime He said that when this regime collapses we'll have a new Middle East and stand to make a great deal of money No one will threaten the Strait of Hormuz anymore He added that Washington could establish a friendly government in Tehran This assessment was made by the senator amid global oil prices surging past the $100 per barrel mark He described the costs of the attacks targeting Iran as the most worthwhile expenditure to date and a nightmare for China President Trump said Iran's new Supreme Leader won't hold power for long According to The Israel Times in an interview on March 8 U S President Donald Trump said The next leader of Iran will not remain in power for long without Washington's approval In recent days President Trump has repeatedly stated that He is expected to play a key role in selecting Iran's next leader but declined to clarify what form that leadership will take Notably on the same day Iran's state television reported that Mubarak Khamenei had been appointed supreme leader They mentioned he was injured in combat but did not go into detail However his wife also lost her life in the airstrike on Tehran on February 28 Murtaba's appointment signals that Iran's new leadership is likely to continue the legacy of Ali Khamenei's policies According to CNN several hours after Mr Murtaba was appointed The state media aired a documentary highlighting his bravery in fighting in the war against Iraq at just 17 years old Iran's Islamic authorities called on citizens throughout the country to pledge allegiance to the supreme leader at 3:00 PM the same day On March 9 Iran-aligned factions in Iraq welcomed Murtaba as his successor calling the transition a blessed continuation Iran wields significant influence in Iraq's political landscape and continues to support armed groups that are growing increasingly powerful both politically and financially The G7 holds emergency meeting to release hundreds of millions of oil barrels from reserves On March 9 The Guardian reported that G7 finance ministers are preparing to discuss releasing emergency oil reserves Following the conflict between the U S Israel and Iran crude oil prices surged to nearly 120 USD This oil reserve contains 1.24 billion barrels and is currently held by 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) The U S considers selling around 300 to 400 million barrels of oil to be appropriate In addition to the United States two other G7 members also backed the plan to release oil from strategic reserves Since the establishment of the IEA member countries have been required to release oil from their reserves on five occasions The two most recent instances were in 2022 when Russia's invasion of Ukraine triggered a sharp spike in oil prices China a country not an official member of this body It also holds a very large amount of oil accumulated over the past 12 months Beijing is estimated to have between 1.1 billion and 1.4 billion barrels of oil available to meet domestic port import demands over roughly 140 days The EU's oil and gas supply coordination groups will also meet on March 12 Amid rising natural gas prices in the UK which surged 19% to around 2 million VND per cubic meter by the morning of March 9 Rising fuel prices have affected the entire world with Bangladesh having students stay home from school to conserve electricity and fuel As of March 9 all universities in Bangladesh have closed and students are on break According to officials these schools consume large amounts of electricity for dormitories lecture halls laboratories and air conditioning systems Closing early will help relieve pressure on the overloaded power system At the same time allowing students to stay home will ease pressure on the already congested transportation system thereby reducing fuel waste Bangladeshi schools were already closed to observe the sacred Islamic month of Ramadan The government's latest decision means that most educational institutions across the country will cease operations The country has also decided to move the Islamic holiday earlier to conserve electricity and fuel Bangladesh relies almost entirely—about 95%—on oil and gas imports to meet its energy demands The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supplies causing a sharp spike in liquefied natural gas prices Many people rushed to buy and hoard fuel prompting the government to impose daily fuel purchase limits starting March 6 Due to a severe gas shortage the government has halted operations at four of the five state-owned fertilizer plants o prioritize gas allocation to power plants and prevent widespread blackouts To make up for the shortfall the country had to urgently purchase LNG cargoes at sharply increased prices and secure additional emergency supply sources NATO shot down a second missile launched from Iran toward Turkey On March 9 Turkey reported that NATO's air defense system had shot down the second ballistic missile launched from Iran and entered Turkish airspace The weapon's exact target remains unclear with some fragments landing in a nearby field In Gaziantep Province in southeastern Turkey there were no casualties This marks Iran's second ballistic missile launch in five days targeting southern Turkey a NATO member and Iran's neighbor The communications director of President Tayyip Erdogan's office said Ankara is firmly reiterating its warning to all parties particularly Iran with regard to avoiding actions that could endanger regional stability and civilians Turkey has largely maintained a neutral stance in the conflict with Iran However the United States and NATO have military bases in the country Approximately 1 500 American troops are stationed there On the same day Turkey's Ministry of Defense announced the deployment of six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems were deployed to Jib Island to protect their citizens stationed there A few days ago Jib was attacked by a drone likely carried out by a Hezbollah-affiliated group Moving on to other news from Asia Indonesia is searching for four people missing after a landslide On March 9 rescue teams were still searching for four missing individuals Following the collapse of a large ice block at Indonesia's largest ice field at least five people lost their lives Fortunately four people survived the accident The incident occurred on Sunday March 8 at Batagemba Beach It was located outside Jakarta's metropolitan area due to heavy rains that began the previous evening More than 200 rescue personnel including police officers and military personnel have been deployed to the operation Batagemba is one of the largest open-pit mines in the world Spanning about 110 hectares it holds approximately 5.5 million tons of rubber and receives around 6 500 to 7 000 tons daily Jakarta and its satellite cities are home to approximately 42 million people and generates an estimated 14 000 tons of waste daily Next we bring you the latest updates from Vietnam Vietnam has mobilized four million barrels of oil from its partners Esteemed audience the conflict in the Middle East continues to directly impact energy markets Recent disruptions in the supply chain have made the price of this commodity a subject of intense public attention in recent days At the government meeting on the afternoon of March 9 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that Vietnam has mobilized approximately four million barrels of oil from its partners o ensure short-term supply contribute to stabilizing market sentiment and people's livelihoods During the meeting National Assembly Chair Tran Thanh Man said that in recent days some citizens concerned about potential shortages had begun stockpiling gasoline and diesel Improperly storing fuel poses a hidden safety risk that could lead to fires or explosions in homes or residential areas Therefore he urged relevant authorities to strengthen supervision and inspections to ensure fire safety Meanwhile foreigners have been appearing in border provinces to purchase gasoline in Vietnam Energy Security Task Force reported that in recent days amid concerns over rising fuel prices and the risk of supply chain disruptions Residents purchased fuel by various means such as using cans drums or trucks to transport and dump oil leading to a sudden surge in demand over a short period This phenomenon primarily occurs in northern provinces particularly in Hanoi while the Central and Southern regions have less Commerce offices reported that since March 8 After the regulatory authority adjusted retail prices according to global rates the rush to hoard decreased However in some border provinces such as Tay Ninh Gia Lai and Nghe An there have emerged situations where Foreigners travel to Vietnam to buy fuel because prices are lower there Gasoline 95 in Cambodia is currently around 31 000 riel per liter while diesel is priced at 25 In Laos the price of premium gasoline is around 39 000 VND per liter Diazhen oil costs 36 600 VND per liter significantly higher than in Vietnam Additionally Laos is facing supply shortages due to Thailand restricting sales causing numerous stores to close Meanwhile in Ho Chi Minh City Can Tho Da Nang and Hue there has been no detection of speculative hoarding or unjustified price increases Some places such as Bac Ninh Thai Nguyen Phu Tho Lao Cai Tuyen Quang and Gia La There is a phenomenon where truck drivers secretly collect and resell diesel fuel after refueling at distribution points and selling it to other shops Aviation faces rising costs and is calling for exemption from environmental protection taxes On the morning of March 9 Bui Minh Dang head of the Civil Aviation Transportation Department at the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority said tha Jet fuel ZA1 prices have tripled since the conflict began This increase could raise airlines' operating costs by an additional 60% to 70% intensifying financial pressure Moreover the rise in Diazhen oil prices has also led to higher operating costs for equipment at ports Moreover businesses also face challenges in securing a stable fuel supply Representatives from Vietnam Aviation Fuel Company Skypex said tha The business still has sufficient supply to last until March 31 and has already placed orders for April's needs However the ability to ensure supply stability in the coming period largely depends on developments in the Middle East Skypex advises companies to optimize their usage plans and commit to relatively accurate consumption forecasts for March to May Similarly Petrolimex Aviation Fuel Company has not yet been able to confirm supply for April as some previously signed orders risk being canceled Faced with rising cost pressures airlines are also implementing various fuel-saving measures According to Vietnam Airlines if prices rise to around 200 U S dollars per barrel Operating costs could double meaning the airline would lose more money the more it flies For now Vietnam Airlines is requesting exemption from environmental protection tax on aviation fuel Next here's the latest information in the field of road transportation Vehicles with 19 seats or more carrying up to 60 passengers resulted in fines exceeding 220 million VND for both the driver and vehicle owner On March 9 Tuyen Quang Provincial Police reported that they had fined a 53-year-old driver Chu Tai of Thang Lam Village was penalized for exceeding the permitted number of passengers and deviating from the designated route Police also filed a report against the vehicle's operator the CA Transportation and Tourism Services Company Regarding the behavior of drivers violating regulations and failing to adhere to the posted information on the vehicle Thus the total fine amount for both the driver and the vehicle owner is 223.2 million VND The driver had 10 points deducted from their license and the vehicle owner had their license plate emblem revoked for two months Earlier that morning on March 8 a male driver was operating a 19-seat minibus on the Nà Hang–Bắc Ninh route When they reached Provincial Road 186 in Binh Ca Village Tuyen Quang Province they were stopped for inspection Traffic police recorded a 19-seat vehicle carrying as many as 60 passengers Not to mention the driver exceeding more than 200% of the permitted number of passengers Authorities stated that repeat offenders exceeding 100% of the prescribed number of individuals will have their vehicles confiscated Regarding the transition to new transportation methods recently in Hanoi the Department of Construction has been working with the Tourism Corporation on this matter Hanoi is studying a pilot project for electric rickshaws to serve tourists The agency is surveying and developing various feasibility assessment plans To ensure competitiveness and the continued development of services The city has proposed allowing Hanoi Tourism Corporation to pilot electric rickshaws for a 12-month period Previously the agency had collaborated with relevant stakeholders from the cyclo service businesses to study and design suitable vehicles However due to the small quantity around 80 units Since the design must retain its current appearance the supplier declined to cooperate According to statistics Hanoi currently has 260 licensed cyclos operating primarily serving tourists visiting the capital Also related to transportation changes the agency has collaborated with relevant parties regarding the use of electric ferries during the Hương Temple Festival in Hương Sơn Village The units agreed to produce around 20 electric vehicles with load capacity and speed comparable to conventional counterparts Six electric boats are expected to be delivered before March 24 In relation to natural disasters Quảng Ngãi recorded two earthquakes in one day the strongest measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale On March 9 the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Center reported The Institute of Earth Sciences reported that the earthquakes occurred in Mangbud Village The first event was recorded at 4:57 a m with a magnitude of 2.9 The next event occurred at noon measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale with a natural disaster risk level of 0 across the board Earlier on March 8 also in Mangbud Village Four earthquakes measuring between 2.8 and 3.0 on the Richter scale occurred but caused no damage or natural disasters The village representative said that from April 2021 to the present The Con Plông district formerly part of the old Con Tom province and now within Quang Ngai Province has recorded hundreds of induced earthquakes The strongest quake measuring 5 on the Richter scale struck at noon on July 28 2024 Several earthquakes of magnitude 4 or higher have caused shaking across many provinces in the Central Highlands region