The European Commission plans to suspend some duty-free sugar imports for at least a year to steady prices in the bloc, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen.

Viet Nam’s agricultural exports could lose $1- $8 billion if the Middle East conflict drags on from one month to a year, as supply chain disruptions and rising logistics costs weigh on trade flows.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are disrupting key shipping routes, raising logistics costs and increasing supply chain risks for Viet Nam’s agricultural and seafood exports.

The Year of the Fire Horse symbolises energy and decisive action. These qualities mirror the economic relationship between Singapore and Viet Nam.

Machinery, components, and raw materials account for a large portion of import turnover, indicating that businesses are preparing for a new production cycle.

Viet Nam posted the biggest trade surplus with the US in January, overtaking China and Mexico as exports surged 53% amid shifting supply chains

In the first two months of the year, the export value of agricultural and forestry products reached nearly 9 billion USD, with many key sectors continuing to expand their markets.

In 2025, Viet Nam's cashew industry achieved a historic feat by surpassing the export mark of $5.4 billion. However, amidst complex geopolitical changes, the association's leaders have issued important warnings for the journey into 2026.

This move formally kicks off the administration’s effort to rebuild US president Donald Trump’s tariff wall after the Supreme Court ruling.

The European Union on Thursday warned it would “respond firmly” to any violation of a key tariff agreement by the United States after President Donald Trump’s administration announced new trade investigations.