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Cambodia has taken a significant step towards boosting its food and beverage export potential with the launch of the Food Standards Advisor (FSA), a half-day workshop aimed at empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the sector. The event, held at the Khmer Enterprise venue, brought together 35 entrepreneurs and
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Bangladesh's economy has experienced significant growth since transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing, with exports playing a central role, particularly in the ready-made garments (RMG) sector. However, the country's dependence on garments exposes it to vulnerabilities stemming from policy shifts, global fashion cycles, and trade shocks. To
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Pakistan's trade deficit with Saudi Arabia has been a major concern for the government, with exports to the kingdom totaling approximately USD 734 million against imports of USD 4.47 billion, resulting in a USD 3.37 billion trade deficit. To address this imbalance, the Small and Medium
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FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu has reiterated the organization's commitment to supporting Bangladesh in developing its deep-sea fishing industry and enhancing agricultural exports, particularly in fruits. The assurance was made during a meeting between Dr. Qu and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, where the director-general praised Professor Yunus&
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The World Bank's forecast warns of a slowing down of South Asia's economy, with growth expected to decline from 6.4 percent to 5.8 percent by 2026, largely due to the resurgence of US trade nationalism under President Donald Trump. The US has imposed heavy
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French farmers and professionals are warning that the European Union's vaccination strategy against lumpy skin disease (LSD) may undermine their exports. They argue that vaccines developed outside the EU, such as those in India, are more effective and allow for the distinction between vaccinated and infected animals. However,
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The Australian government has recently issued an amendment to the Export Control Act 2020, through the Export Control Legislation Amendment (Tariff Rate Quotas) Rules 2025. This amendment makes significant changes to several rules governing the export of certain agricultural products, including feed grain, cotton, and sheepmeat. The changes aim to
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The Philippine government may extend the rice import ban, which could significantly impact Via ++t Nam's rice exports in early 2026, as the country enters its winter-spring harvest season. The ban extension would weigh on key suppliers, including Via ++t Nam, which has seen a 43% drop in
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Kazakhstan, seeking to reduce its reliance on a single export route, is exploring alternative pipelines and partnerships to supply oil to European markets. The country has produced 87.7 million tons of crude oil in 2024, with 68.6 million tons exported, primarily through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) pipeline.
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The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has initiated a series of seminars and workshops in Sindh to address concerns over aflatoxin and maximum residue level (MRL) contamination in rice exports, aiming to protect one of Pakistan's most valuable agricultural commodities. The sessions, taking place in Larkana, Kashmore,
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The Egyptian government has underscored the importance of robust mechanisms and regulations governing the inspection and monitoring of goods and food products to safeguard public health, foster a conducive environment for the growth of Egypt's agri-food production sector, and strengthen confidence in Egyptian food products both domestically and
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Vietnam's seafood export industry is set to reach its target of $10 billion in 2025, driven by a 15.5% increase in export revenue over the first nine months of this year. According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), seafood exports in the first
