Biosimilars are forecast to save Spain’s National Health System €22.27 billion between 2024 and 2030. However, IQVIA warns that 55% of biologic medicines losing patent protection may attract no biosimilar competitor, threatening projected savings.
Thirteen Taiwanese brands presented technology, health and lifestyle products directly to consumers in Ho Chi Minh City. Their broader product mix signals an effort to capture demand beyond computers in Vietnam’s retail market, valued at about $269 billion in 2025.
Indian Energy Exchange subsidiary Indian Coal Exchange Ltd has applied to the Coal Controller Organisation for a coal exchange licence. The proposed platform would bring buyers and sellers together in a technology-enabled market for physical, delivery-based coal trading in India.
Socar says its Italiana Petroli subsidiary will progressively limit petrol and diesel prices across Italy, following a similar intervention by Eni. The initiatives cover networks totaling more than 8,000 filling stations, although the companies have not disclosed a common cap or the expected duration.
Spain’s competition regulator is seeking a contractor to build a €400,000 surveillance system for wholesale electricity, gas and hydrogen markets. The platform will combine European and national data and generate alerts for potential market power or abusive conduct.
Driscoll’s Mexican operations illustrate how Mexico, the United States and Canada have become complementary parts of a shared fresh-produce system. The model links Mexican production with regional distribution and consumer markets, while exchange rates, labor costs, climate risks and US trade proceedings test its resilience.
Spain’s mandarin imports reached a record during its own citrus campaign, increasing 13% as Egyptian shipments surged. The rise coincided with weaker Spanish citrus exports and a growing presence of fruit supplied by countries outside the domestic market.
The European Commission has opened an infringement procedure against Greece for failing to transpose EU electricity-market rules by 17 July 2026. The provisions cover consumers’ freedom to choose suppliers, energy sharing and the regulatory framework for hydrogen and zero-carbon gases.
Russia’s salmon catch reached about 97,992 tonnes by September 24, sharply reducing the raw-material base for red caviar. Industry representatives argue that higher prices are necessary for legal fishing and processing, while consumers are likely to buy smaller packs or purchase the delicacy less often.
Russian dairy shake sales reached 142.8 million kilograms in the first half of 2026, rising 60% year on year, according to NTech data cited by Izvestia. Market value increased 90% to 32.1 billion rubles, while protein drink volumes rose 415-fold to 21 million kilograms.
Thailand’s Department of Internal Trade is coordinating retailers, convenience stores and wholesale markets to maintain supplies during flooding. Pork, poultry, eggs and vegetables will be directed to affected markets while officials monitor transport constraints, availability and prices.
Ferrous scrap prices at Russia’s Baltic and Black Sea ports rose 4–5% from late August to September 25 as Turkish demand strengthened. Russian shipments to Turkey reached 524,500 tonnes in January–August 2026, up 33% year on year, even as Turkey’s total imports declined.
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