Japan exports to Middle East plunge in April as naphtha imports fall sharply Japan’s April trade shows exports to the war-hit Middle East, including cars and steel pipes, fell sharply, …
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Japan Gold Exports Top Â¥4 Trillion in Fiscal 2025 as Global Prices Climb Japan’s gold exports exceeded Â¥4 trillion in fiscal 2025, driven by surging international bullion prices and geopolitical …
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Southeast Asian Manufacturers Face Iran War Cost Shocks Despite Strong Electronics Exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoutheast Asia manufacturers reel as Iran war-driven cost shocks force closures and job losses Southeast Asia manufacturers face rising closures and layoffs as Iran war-driven cost shocks push up input …
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Electronics Shipments to Taiwan, South Korea and US Boost Southeast Asian Exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI Boom Drives Southeast Asian Electronics Exports to Historic Highs AI demand lifts SE Asian electronics exports to record highs in April; shipments to Taiwan, Korea and the US rose …
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Indonesia announces state-owned enterprise to control palm oil and coal exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia export controls: Prabowo creates state-owned commodities exporter for palm oil, coal and minerals On May 20, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto announced the creation of a state-owned enterprise that will …
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Japan GDP posts 0.5% Q1 growth as consumption and auto exports recover
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan GDP Rises 0.5% in Q1 2026 as Consumption and Exports Rebound Japan’s GDP grew 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in January–March 2026 (annualized 2.1%), driven by sustained private consumption and a recovery …
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Thailand economy accelerates in Q1 2026 as exports and investment offset Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand GDP growth accelerates in Q1 2026 as exports and investment counter early Iran conflict impact Thailand GDP growth quickened in Q1 2026 as strong exports and rising investment offset …
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China rare-earth export controls cut exports and threaten global manufacturers ahead of Xi-Trump summit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina rare earth export controls cut shipments and heighten supply risks ahead of Xi‑Trump summit China rare earth export controls have cut shipments of key elements and magnets, prompting manufacturers …
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China exports rebound as US shipments recover and imports surge before Trump visit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina exports hold steady in April as US shipments rebound and imports surge on AI demand China exports picked up in April as shipments to the US rebounded and imports …
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Indian military drone industry poised to expand exports after Pakistan conflict
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndian Military Drone Industry Poised for Rapid Expansion After 2025 Border Conflict India’s military drone industry is set for rapid expansion after the 2025 conflict with Pakistan, driven by rising …