World Business News
South Korea’s Early November Exports More Than Double
South Korea's exports reached $33.5 billion in November's first 10 days, as chip shipments jumped 331% from a year earlier.
Category: Export
World Business News
Lee Backs Farm Export Push as Persimmons Reach China
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pledges support for new farm export markets as first sweet persimmons ship to China.
Business News
Malaysia Manufacturing Rebounds Strongly as October PMI Returns to Growth
October PMI rose into expansion, driven by stronger orders, exports, hiring, and improving production activity.
Trade
Strong Domestic Demand and Trade Boost Malaysia’s 2026 Growth Outlook
Resilient domestic demand and accelerating trade drive Malaysia’s economic growth, with MBSB noting potential upside to its 2026 projections.
World Business News
Korea’s Kim Says US$1 Trillion Annual Exports Certain in November as October Shipments Nearly Double
South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said annual exports will cross US$1 trillion in November after October exports rose 93.7% to US$115.28 billion, led…
World Business News
EU Bloc May Use Quotas, Safeguards to Curb Chinese Imports
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the bloc may impose quotas or tariffs on more Chinese industries, naming plastics as an advanced case, as…
Business News
Taiwan Export Orders Hit New Record on AI Boom
Taiwan’s AI-driven export orders reached a record high, while resilient UK labour data reinforced expectations of tighter policy.
Business News
China’s Q3 Growth Picks Up to 4.5% on Exports, but Investment Slump Deepens
China's economy grew 4.5% year on year in the third quarter, beating forecasts as exports and September factory output strengthened, while fixed-asset investment fell…
World Business News
China Exports Surge 36.3% in September, Trade Surplus Widens to $133.5 Billion
China's exports jumped 36.3% in September from a year earlier, driven by semiconductors and autos, as pressure from trading partners including the EU to…
Export
Malaysia’s Trade Surplus Doubles as Exports Surge Past RM1 Trillion
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22, 2026 – Malaysia’s total trade hit RM2.16 trillion in the first seven months of 2026, expanding 24.7 per cent year-on-year,…
China
China-Africa Ties Shift Toward Trade and Execution
China-Africa ties shift from lending to trade and execution; Africa must leverage demand and infrastructure for industrial growth.
Trade
Only one-third of exports to US face new tariff
Malaysia’s tariff exposure eases under new US Section 301, but risks remain with upcoming excess capacity investigation.
Artificial Intelligence
Asean+3 Growth Outlook Upgraded, AI Demand Key Driver
AMRO upgrades Asean+3 growth to 4.1% in 2026, citing AI demand, but warns risks from conflict and tech slowdown.
Trade
Malaysia Trade Jumps 22.4% to Record RM1.796 Trillion
Malaysia's trade reached RM1.796 trillion in H1 2026, driven by strong exports and global demand.
Business News
Exports Surge on Strong E&E Demand as Trade Growth Accelerates
Malaysia’s exports accelerated in June, driven by strong E&E demand, with analysts forecasting sustained trade growth throughout 2026.
Business News
Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sales Climb 8.9% on E&E Strength
Malaysia's manufacturing sales increased 8.9% in May, led by strong growth in the electrical and electronics sector.