- Hong Kong Trade Gap Narrows In FebruaryMarch 25, 2025 06:43 ETHong Kong’s trade deficit decreased in February from a year ago as exports grew faster than imports. The trade shortfall dropped to HK$36.3 billion in February from HK$41.6 billion in the same month last year. In January, the trade balance showed a surplus of HK$2.1 billion. The annual rise in exports was 15.4 percent in February versus only a 0.1 percent rise in January.
- Taiwan Industrial Output Growth Quickens, Retail Sales FallMarch 25, 2025 05:14 ETTaiwan’s industrial production growth rebounded sharply in February, while retail sales fell for the first time in four months. Industrial production advanced 17.91 percent yearly in February, much faster than the 4.87 percent growth in January. Retail sales fell 3.84 percent in February, in contrast to a 5.51 percent in January.
- Malaysian Leading Index Rises In JanuaryMarch 25, 2025 03:53 ETMalaysia’s leading index continued to improve in January, indicating that the economy remains on a positive trajectory. The leading index for Malaysia, which measures future economic activity, improved by 0.4 percent annually to 112.5 in January from 112.1 in December. The double-digit risess in the real imports of semiconductors and the number of housing units approved were the contributors.
- BoJ Minutes On Tap For TuesdayMarch 24, 2025 17:59 ETThe Bank of Japan will on Tuesday release the minutes from its monetary policy meeting on January 23-24, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. At the meeting, the central bank raised its short-term interest rate to the highest in 17 years, aiming for a price stability target…
- South Korea Consumer Sentiment Index Ebbs In March – BoKMarch 24, 2025 17:14 ETSouth Korea’s Composite Consumer Sentiment Index for March stood at 93.4, the Bank of Korea said on Tuesday – dipping from 95.2 in February. Consumer sentiment for current living standards was unchanged at 87, and the outlook was at 92, one point lower than in February. Consumer sentiment for future…
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