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Vietnamese and Belarusian Foreign Ministers Le Hoai Trung and Maxim Ryzhenkov held talks in Hanoi, discussing the expansion of the strategic partnership, trade and economic cooperation, and preparations for the 2027 anniversaries.

Chilean President José Antonio Kast made his first visit to Bolivia in 70 years on October 16, signing agreements on mining, energy, and security with Rodrigo Paz. The visit marks a step toward strengthening ties between the two countries, which have lacked diplomatic relations since 1978.

Starting in December, the EU will introduce a four-year quota on imports of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars from China, cutting supplies by more than half — from 800k to 350k vehicles in the first year.

China and North Korea opened the second border bridge across the Yalu River connecting Dandong and Sinuiju on October 15. The crossing was put into operation 12 years after construction completion.

Amid rising protectionism, APEC is betting on openness, innovation, and cooperation. By November 2026, China intends to promote a regional trade agreement at the Shenzhen summit.

Ukraine and Uzbekistan have signed a 'transport visa-free' agreement, eliminating permits for freight carriers. The move aims to streamline logistics and boost trade, which grew 14% in 2025.

At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi held their first meeting in seven years, agreeing to strengthen economic cooperation and resolve border disputes.

In the first eight months of 2026, Ukrainian customs recorded 7,524 violations worth 2.9 billion UAH, seized property worth 509 million UAH, and referred 4,651 cases to court. Details in the XAB.info article.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has authorized the Ministry of Economy to extend the maximum settlement deadlines for export contracts on wheat, corn, soybeans, and sunflower products by up to 180 days. The measure was adopted against the backdrop of attacks on Black Sea port infrastructure.

Lawyer Kseniia Mezhova explains to RBC-Ukraine why customs clearance has become a financial and operational risk for business: disputes over value, endless document requests, and changes to the HS code cost companies millions of hryvnia every day.

A queue of around 60 vessels has built up at the Sulina Channel, some waiting for a week or longer. Experts urge Kyiv to urgently agree with Bucharest on a larger number of pilots and parallel operation of processing commissions.

The CSB of Latvia has begun publishing a list of about 170 companies trading with Russia and Belarus, following June amendments by the Saeima aimed at supporting Ukraine and limiting the income of aggressors.

On August 15, 2026, China launched the first regular route via the Northern Sea Route, reducing delivery time to Europe to 20 days and bypassing the dangerous Red Sea.

👑 King Abdullah II arrives in China — first visit since 2015! 🇨🇳🤝🇯🇴 Discussions on economy, trade, and regional stability. China is Jordan's largest partner ($6.7 billion). Amidst Middle East tensions, Amman seeks new allies. #Jordan #China #Diplomacy #Economy #MiddleEast

🇻🇳🤝🇦🇺 **Strategic Breakthrough: Vietnam and Australia Set a $20 Billion Goal** On August 11, 2026, President To Lam and Prime Minister Albanese signed new partnership agreements: 🚀 **Technology:** Joint work on AI, quantum technologies, and semiconductors. 🛡️ **Security:** Deepening cooperation in cybersecurity and the South China Sea. 📈 **Economy:** Goal of $20 billion in trade and strengthening supply chains. 🎓 **Education:** Expansion of programs for students and scientific exchange. Relations between the two countries are reaching a new level of strategic trust.

🇹🇷 Turkey has resumed the passage of commercial vessels through the straits into the Black Sea after several days of delays. The tanker 'Aegean Dream' was the first to pass through, heading to Novorossiysk. Ankara is calling on the parties to the conflict to impose a moratorium on attacks against the civilian fleet.

🚨 Ukrainian metallurgy on the brink of collapse. Port closures have already led to the shutdown of Ferrexpo and Metinvest plants. 💰 Industry losses could reach $200 million per month. 📉 Production could drop by 35%. 🚛 Land export is unprofitable; warehouses are overflowing. Business warns: the situation is worse than in 2022. #Ukraine #Metallurgy #Economy #Ports