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July 18, 2024

Daisy

Recent trade statistics from Japan indicate slower-than-expected growth in both exports and imports during June, reflecting ongoing economic complexities both at home and abroad. In June, Japanese exports rose by 5.4% year-on-year, below the forecasted 6.4% growth and a deceleration from the 13.5% increase seen in the previous month. Similarly, imports grew by 3.2% year-on-year, […]

July 18, 2024

Daisy

Malaysia witnessed robust trade growth in June 2024, driven by a strengthening global economy. The total trade value increased by 8.7% year-on-year, climbing from RM218.8 billion to RM237.8 billion. This growth was primarily fueled by a significant rise in imports, which surged by 17.8% to RM111.8 billion, while exports saw a modest increase of 1.7%, […]

July 18, 2024

Daisy

Guangdong province has reported notable growth in imports of electromechanical and energy products during the first half of 2024, highlighting a strong economic rebound and increased domestic demand. Recent data shows that the province’s imports of mechanical and electrical products rose by 23.6 percent year-on-year, making up 64.2 percent of the total import value for […]

July 17, 2024

Daisy

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports for June showed resilience despite challenges, with a reported 8.7% year-on-year decline, slightly exceeding expectations. The drop, driven by non-electronic products, contrasts with a revised 0.7% contraction in May but indicates robust recovery potential.   Economist Chua Hak Bin from Maybank noted Singapore’s capacity constraints and global supply chain disruptions, including […]

July 17, 2024

Daisy

Indonesia continued its streak of trade surpluses last month, showcasing resilience even as oil imports saw an increase, affecting the surplus marginally. Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, interim head of Statistics Indonesia (BPS), reported on Monday that June marked the 50th consecutive month of trade surplus. Exports totaled US$20.84 billion, surpassing imports at US$18.45 billion, resulting in […]

July 17, 2024

Daisy

Vietnamese businesses are experiencing a notable uptick in new export orders as they gear up for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays. According to reports from industry sources, many garment companies have secured substantial export orders for the third quarter and are actively negotiating for the fourth quarter.   Leaders and representatives in the […]

July 17, 2024

Daisy

In the competitive avocado market, a leading Colombian exporter anticipates exporting 12 million kilos of Hass avocados this year, surpassing initial forecasts by 20%. The challenges of balancing supply and demand dynamics are acknowledged by Carlos Londoño, General Manager of the exporting firm, who emphasizes the commitment to competitiveness and sustainability within the industry. Founded […]

July 17, 2024

Daisy

In the competitive avocado market, a leading Colombian exporter anticipates exporting 12 million kilos of Hass avocados this year, surpassing initial forecasts by 20%. The challenges of balancing supply and demand dynamics are acknowledged by Carlos Londoño, General Manager of the exporting firm, who emphasizes the commitment to competitiveness and sustainability within the industry.   […]

July 17, 2024

Daisy

The volume of Hong Kong’s exports rose by 9.8 percent in May compared to the previous year, with the total value of exports increasing by 4.5 percent, according to the Census and Statistics Department.   Export volumes to Vietnam, the US, and mainland China climbed by 31.2 percent, 21.3 percent, and 15.8 percent respectively year-on-year. […]