Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade held an online socialization session on August 18, 2026, to disseminate the latest regulations on rice exports and tariff-rate quota (TRQ) facilities under the Indonesia-Japan EPA (IJEPA) for bananas and pineapples. The session was attended by various ministries, agencies, and business actors in the agriculture and forestry sectors. The initiative aims […]
The Swiss Federal Council adopted the EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia on 19 August 2026, effective 20 August. Switzerland had previously added 115 individuals and entities to its sanctions list in May. The measures follow Switzerland’s established practice of aligning with EU Russia-related sanctions.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the gold export benchmark price (HPE) at US$131,777.67/kg for the second half of August 2026, a 0.65% increase from the first period. The reference price (HR) also rose. Interest rate movements are cited as a key driver.
Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) has launched an anti-dumping investigation against imports of Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) from China as of August 14, 2026. Chinese SAP imports reached 354,918 tonnes, representing 62% of Indonesia’s total SAP imports during 2022–2025. The investigation targets a specific HS-classified product category.
Taiwan has initiated an anti-dumping investigation targeting cold-rolled stainless steel imported from Vietnam. The case was reported by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade as a trade remedy action affecting Vietnamese steel exports.
The UK has initiated a safeguard investigation on imports of Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) (PET). This is relevant to Vietnamese exporters as a potential trade remedy measure that could restrict market access. The investigation was announced by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is addressing difficulties faced by localities and enterprises related to Certificate of Origin (C/O) issuance. The action targets procedural obstacles in the C/O process, which is critical for preferential tariff access under FTAs. Specific measures are being taken to streamline or resolve compliance issues for exporters.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued investigation questionnaires for domestic producers and importers as part of an anti-dumping investigation into certain prestressed steel products originating from China. This is a formal step in the trade remedy proceeding.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the gold export benchmark price (HPE) at USD 131,777.67/kg for the second half of August 2026, up 0.65% from the first period. The reference price (HR) also rose to USD 4,098.75/troy ounce from USD 4,072.12. These prices are established under a Ministerial Decree governing gold export pricing.
Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) imported from China, classified under HS codes 3906.90.92 and 3906.90.99. KADI found evidence of increased SAP imports causing injury to domestic industry. The investigation covers products under Indonesia’s 2022 Customs Tariff Book.