Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Mar 12)

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Vietnam’s aircraft orders are soaring. Now it wants the financing at home

[HO CHI MINH CITY] Even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt global air routes and push up fuel costs, Vietnam’s carriers are looking past the turbulence towards a bigger, longer-term goal.

Cathay Pacific doubles fuel surcharge on most flights due to Gulf conflict

[SINGAPORE] Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific on Thursday (Mar 12) said that it will increase the fuel surcharge for most of its flights from Mar 18.

Mobility and delivery firms differ in defraying fuel costs for riders and drivers in South-east Asia

[SINGAPORE] Mobility and food delivery platforms are still monitoring the impact of fuel price spikes on its drivers and riders across South-east Asia, and are taking different approaches to help them.

Expect higher electricity prices despite Singapore’s energy security: Tan See Leng

[SINGAPORE] The Singapore government has “multiple lines of defence” to safeguard the country’s energy security amid the Middle East conflict, said Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng on Thursday (Mar 12).

Qantas’ premium shift to Singapore: analysts weigh A380 strategy as US demand cools

[SINGAPORE] Qantas Airways’ recent moves in Singapore highlight a significant strategic pivot from the mass-market budget sector to high-yield corporate travel.