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Vietnam won’t let go of the global economy

The export powerhouse needs its factories to keep humming

South-east Asia’s largest economy is grappling with rupiah volatility driven by persistent current account deficits and capital outflows.

Indonesia’s new FX lock-up rule could tilt the field – supercharge state banks, squeeze private lenders

Starting Jan 1, exporters of coal, palm oil and nickel must keep all export proceeds in state-owned banks for at least a year

US tariffs continue to overshadow the economy, with experts projecting that they could shave anywhere between 60 to 80 basis points off India’s GDP growth this fiscal year.

India announces US$5 billion plan to cushion US tariff impact

It will help small manufacturers access cheaper trade finance and meet global quality standards

Outbound shipments from China shrank 1.1 per cent last month, the worst performance since February, customs data showed on Friday, reversing from a 8.3 per cent rise in September.

China exports unexpectedly slide to worst since Feb as global trade pressure mounts

[BEIJING] China’s exports unexpectedly slumped in October as overseas orders tapered off following months of front-loading to beat President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and as buyers watched to see how a ...

Thailand's finance ministry forecast GDP growth of 2 per cent for next year, with exports expected to dip 1.5 per cent.

Thai finance ministry raises 2025 growth forecast to 2.4%

[BANGKOK] Thailand’s economy is expected to grow 2.4 per cent this year, higher than a previous forecast of 2.2 per cent following a series of government stimulus measures and better than expected exp...

A recovery in global trade following clearer US tariff policy, improved sales in key export markets and higher demand fanned by expectations of further Fed rate cuts boosted Thailand exports.

Thai exports jump 19%, top estimates despite Trump tariffs

[BANGKOK] Thailand’s exports rose the most in three years in September, beating economists’ estimates and shrugging off tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Japan's exports by value rose 4.2 per cent year-on-year in September, data showed, less than a median market forecast for a 4.6 per cent increase.

Japan’s exports snap four-month slump helped by China demand

[TOKYO] Japan’s exports rose for the first time in five months in September, data showed on Wednesday, although US shipments continued to fall despite lower US tariffs on Japanese goods that took effe...

Exports of electronics as well as information and communication products, which include chips, dominated shipments last month, which the ministry attributed to strong demand for artificial intelligence.

Taiwan's exports hit record on soaring AI demand

The island’s exports rose 30.5% in September from a year ago to US$70.2 billion

As trade tensions escalate with the US, weakness in investment, industrial output and retail sales are undermining momentum from record sales abroad.

Chinese export boom can’t stop economy’s slowdown

[BEIJING] China’s economy probably grew at the slowest in a year during the third quarter despite a boom in exports, in a disconnect the Communist Party may move to rectify at a key meeting in the com...

Malaysia is counting on resilient domestic demand to provide a buffer as Trump’s levies threaten exports.

Malaysia’s growth beats all estimates despite Trump tariffs

Its latest GDP print puts it on track to meet the official forecast of 4% to 4.8% expansion this year