Despite tariff headwinds, Viet Nam remains among ASEAN’s top export growth performers, supporting expectations of robust gains in employment and wages.

The Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) allows the EU to respond to acts of trade coercion, from tariffs to investment, marking a shift from a passive to an active approach in protecting its core interests.

This reaction comes after the US threatened to impose tariffs of up to 100% on Canadian goods if the agreement is implemented.

India and the European Union (EU) have officially completed negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step forward in bilateral economic relations.

President Donald Trump made this announcement in a post on the social media platform Truth Social.

According to the Viet Nam Trade Office in Poland, from February 17, 2026, this country will apply new labeling regulations to certain food products including: fruits and vegetables, honey, fruit juices, and jams.

The Philippines, the world’s largest rice importer, reopened its international rice import market on January 1, 2026, after a four-month ban imposed in September 2025.

The World Bank believes that the US economy is accelerating sustainably, which could boost potential growth and send a positive signal to the global economy.

Growth driven by new-generation FTAs

Viet Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports have made a strong start to the year 2026, achieving over US$598 million from early January to date, up 59.8% year on year, according to the Viet Nam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VinaFruit).