Asia·Sep 15, 2026
India's Chinese Import Bill Climbs Despite Self-Reliance Push
New Delhi's manufacturing drive has yet to curb dependence on electronics, machinery and chemical inputs from across the Himalayas
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
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Asia·Aug 9, 2026
Philippines Ships 17 Tons of Produce to Saudi Arabia in Latest Middle East Export Push
Davao-grown bananas, sweet potatoes, and turnips reach Jeddah as Manila seeks to narrow its $11 billion annual farm trade deficit through market diversification
By Mariel D. Santos · 2 min ·
Asia·Aug 9, 2026
Philippines Farm Trade Gap Jumps 30 Percent as Imports Outpace Exports
Agricultural deficit reached $1.06 billion in June, driven by a 14.3 percent surge in imports while export receipts hit their lowest level in 16 months
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 4, 2026
Vietnam Records $20.5 Billion Trade Gap Amid Import Surge
Rising demand for machinery and production materials drove import growth to 34.8% in the seven-month period, outpacing export expansion and widening the country's trade deficit.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 2, 2026
Vietnam's Raw Cashew Imports Hit Record $3 Billion in Seven Months
Cambodia supplies over half of the raw nuts feeding the world's largest cashew kernel exporter, as domestic production falls short of processing capacity
By Priyanka V. Rao · 2 min ·
Asia·Aug 2, 2026
Thailand Edges Toward Exit From US Currency Monitoring List
Shrinking trade surplus and current account deficit signal Bangkok could clear Treasury criteria by early 2027
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 2, 2026
Philippine Rice Farmers Trapped in Cycle of High Costs, Low Prices
Production expenses reach P13.26 per kilo while imports surge to 4.8 million metric tons, widening the gap between struggling growers and expensive retail markets
By Mariel D. Santos · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 1, 2026
Thailand Posts $3.5 Billion Current Account Deficit as Imports Surge
Strong export growth failed to offset a 48.9% jump in imports during June, while domestic consumption showed modest gains
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 1, 2026
Thailand Eyes Exit from US Treasury Monitoring List After Trade Shift
Bangkok's Q2 trade deficit and weaker current account position bring removal from currency watch closer
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 22, 2026
Japan's Trade Gap Expands on Weak Yen and Iran Conflict
Import costs surged 25.4% in June as currency depreciation and Middle East war compound energy supply pressures
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 3, 2026
Vietnam's Q2 GDP Climbs to 8.39% as Trade Deficit Hits Record High
Southeast Asia's manufacturing hub posted accelerating growth in the second quarter, but a widening trade imbalance threatens to constrain its ambitious 10% annual target
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 2, 2026
Indonesia Records First Trade Deficit Since 2020 as Oil Imports Surge
Southeast Asia's largest economy posted a $1.61 billion shortfall in May as energy costs climbed and export demand weakened across key commodities.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·