Balance of trade
Vietnam may post $500m trade surplus this year
Vietnam could post a trade surplus of $500 million this year, a state-run newspaper reported, citing revised government forecasts, as it seeks to reduce...
Malaysia trade grows to $414 billion
Despite a tough external environment, Malaysia's trade last year expanded by 4.6 per cent to 1.36 trillion ringgit, or $414 billion, from 1.309 trillion...
Indonesia’s exports surged in December 2013
Indonesia posted its third straight monthly trade surplus in December 2013 and its biggest in two years, the country's statistics bureau said on February...
Vietnam’s trade deficit with China surges to $19.6b
The constant influx of Chinese goods that are flooding almost all small markets and even shopping centers across Vietnam, has led to a rising...
Philippines posts strong current account surplus
The Philippines' current account yielded a surplus of $2.5 billion, equivalent to 3.6 per cent of GDP, in the second quarter compared to a...
Indonesia posts biggest-ever trade deficit
Indonesia on September 2 unexpectedly reported a record trade deficit for July 2013 of $2,3 billion, up from $880 million in the previous month...
Asia must investigate deficit imbalances
During this week’s annual meeting of the Asia Development Bank, Asia was urged to examine its economic instabilities if it wants to achieve viability...
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Thailand, Singapore most vulnerable to potential US recession
Southeast Asia could be seriously affected in case the US falls into recession, but some countries would be more badly hit than others, economists...