Tag: trade

China’s exports and imports grew at their fastest pace in five years in June, powered by the global artificial intelligence super cycle.

Amid multiple attacks from Iran, and continued Israeli and US strikes, there is great uncertainty in the region. Gas and oil prices are rising as QatarEnergy has stopped liquid natural gas production while the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly dangerous.

The US market will be key to sustain the export-driven growth story observed in Asia, according to economists, however, a Hong Kong-based CFO has concerns about issues in the private credit market.

Six months after so-called 'Liberation Day', Asian firms are showing signs of adaption and stabilisation, according to a new trade survey from HSBC. India, Bangladesh, and Indonesia appear to be performing well.

Speaking at the recent APEC conference in South Korea, Citi’s global chief executive officer Jane Fraser, is bullish on further trade ties between the US and Asia, despite tariff uncertainty.

South Korea - China summmit reaches agreement on seven areas, including startup cooperation.

The bank is expecting the economy to slow in the second half of the year as the impact of US tariffs kick in; SMEs and housing loans are of particular concern.

The facility has been designed to help mid-sized Korean shipping firms through time charter agreements; it is being supported by Crédit Agricole, Barclays and OCBC.

The rise of super-apps and digital platforms is reshaping payments infrastructure – and giving banks and fintechs a new path to growth.

Despite a tentative US, China deal, uncertainty around tariffs has increased demand for trade finance products from Asian corporates, as firms look to reroute supply chains, derisk and improve working capital.

Asian corporates look to strengthen ties across Asean in face of US tariff uncertainty; one Hong Kong-based CFO said their firm is sourcing more from Vietnam and Bangladesh.

Trade uncertainty has been cited as a major risk that could slow economic growth, as currency volatility continues across Apac, with the Taiwanese dollar surging.