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Quiet malls, full containers: The two-speed reality of the Chinese economy

The China that disappointed investors may not be the same one that is growing

The S&P Global flash Japan Manufacturing PMI increased to 51.5 in January from December’s final reading of 50.0, marking a return to expansionary territory for the first time since June 2025.

Japan’s factory activity returns to growth after seven months: PMI

Its exports have rose for four consecutive months to December

Japan ran a trade surplus of 105.7 billion yen (S$857 million), compared with the forecast of a surplus of 356.6 billion yen.

Japan’s exports rise for fourth straight month, partly boosted by weaker yen

[TOKYO] Japan’s exports rose for a fourth straight month in December, government data showed on Thursday, as slower shipments to the US were offset by strong demand elsewhere as well as by a boost to ...

China’s supply chains are steadily becoming more deeply ingrained in South-east Asian countries, a structural tailwind for the region even if the tariff gap closes.

Chinese exports to EU and S-E Asia will keep growing, and not just as transhipments

Economists say that US tariffs and supply chain integrations are setting up Chinese exports in the long run

NODX to six of Singapore's top 10 markets declined last month.

Singapore’s key exports growth eases to 6.1% in December as pharma drags

UOB raises its 2026 NODX expansion projection to 3%, from 1.2% previously; OCBC forecasts a moderation of around 1 to 3%

Heading into 2026, Beijing faces challenges from easing global trade concerns about its trade practices, overcapacity and reliance on Chinese goods.

China’s trade ends 2025 with record US$1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt

A policy push for Chinese firms to look beyond US market pays off as they expand into South-east Asia, Africa and Latin America

China shipped a total of 62,585 metric tons of rare earth exports last year.

China’s 2025 rare earth exports hit highest since at least 2014 despite restrictions

[BEIJING] China’s rare earth exports in 2025 hit the highest level since at least 2014, even as Beijing began restricting shipments of several medium to heavy elements from April.

At 51.4, the December purchasing managers' index is weaker than the preliminary estimate of 52.1, though it remains above the 50 threshold separating expansion and contraction.

UK exports return to growth after year-long slump, PMI shows

[LONDON] British businesses reported their first pickup in overseas orders in over a year, according to a survey suggesting private-sector activity turned a corner at the end of 2025.

Strong AI-related demand continues to support Korea’s export performance, underscoring the economy’s reliance on the global chip cycle.

South Korea exports maintain momentum despite tariffs impact

SOUTH Korea’s exports maintained growth momentum in December, easing concerns over global trade protectionism and tariff-related uncertainty that had weighed on the country for much of the year.

Indonesia is the world’s biggest exporter of palm oil (above), thermal coal, nickel and tin.

Indonesia will issue investment instruments for export earnings of natural resources

This is to increase onshore US dollar liquidity and stabilise the rupiah exchange rate