# Chinese electric vehicle leader BYD has already indicated that it has seen a spike in sales, thanks to the impact of the Iran war.

*business · news · 2026-04-26 · Nikkei Asia*

## Key points

- BYD attributes a spike in EV sales to the impact of the Iran war on oil prices.
- Genting Malaysia will introduce New York City's first live table games at Resorts World NYC.
- Japan Airlines and ANA will raise international flight fuel surcharges in May due to high fuel costs.
- Japan's five major trading companies expect profit boosts from higher oil and gas prices after the Iran war.

**Companies:** BYD, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Berkshire Hathaway, Genting Malaysia, GoTo
**Countries:** China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam

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