Hanoi, March 20 -- The conflict in the Middle East is a major shock to the global energy market, pushing prices skyward and making supply security a top concern, said Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist at Malaysia-based international real estate firm IQI Juwai, adding that the impact on Vietnam remains cyclical and manageable. Saeed pointed out that with Brent crude hovering around 112 USD per barrel, the market is factoring in a built-in risk premium tied to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for about 20% of the world's oil and LNG shipments. Any disruption at this chokepoint could spark a global reassessment of energy risks. Under a baseline scenario, Brent prices are expected to fluctuate between 100-120 USD per barrel, with the po...