Post by Pratiksha Bhanti

A U.S.–Iran agreement may signal de-escalation — but it doesn’t remove the underlying uncertainty. With key issues such as the nuclear programme, sanctions and implementation still to be negotiated over the coming period, and energy markets only gradually stabilising, the after-effects of recent disruptions are likely to persist for some time. In Navigating the Shockwaves, we explore a simple but critical point: geopolitical events do not stay at the macro level — they flow quickly into balance sheets. For many Vietnamese businesses, this has been visible through rising costs, longer cash cycles, and increasing pressure on liquidity and funding capacity. The focus of the paper is therefore not just on diagnosing the impact, but on helping CFOs respond — with practical levers to release cash, strengthen treasury discipline, and build resilience in an environment where volatility may remain the norm rather than the exception. To support immediate action, we have also embedded two practical tools: 🔍 Cashflow Risk Self-Assessment 📊 Complimentary CCC Benchmark – see exactly where you stand vs. Vietnam peers #PwCVietnam #WorkingCapital #Treasury #Cashflow #Liquidity