The huge inventory of iron ore at pit-heads of mines lapsing by March 31, 2020 is going to pose a hurdle to new miners who acquire them after auctions. SEE MORE The US dollar currently enjoys the coveted status of the world’s de-facto reserve currency, with all oil purchased from the powerful cartel known as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) priced in greenbacks. However, some countries have recently attempted to challenge this state of affairs. SEE MORE Vietnam attracted 29.11 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first ten months of 2019, up 4.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. SEE MORE To transition to renewable energy, Việt Nam will need assistance and aid from its foreign partners, a top energy official has said. SEE MORE The British pound fell on Tuesday against the euro and dollar after UK lawmakers rejected the government’s proposed Brexit timetable, but its losses were limited as chances of a no-deal exit from the European Union were seen as miniscule. SEE MORE