Vietnam to import additional 10,000 tons of sugar this year

Vietnam’s government allowed companies to import an additional 10,000 tons of sugar this year because of increasing demand, according to a statement on the government’s website, citing the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The decision was made after demand for sugar during the mid-autumn festival last month boosted prices to as much as VND16,000 (90 US cents) per kilogram, the statement said, without giving further details.

thanhnien, bloomberg

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