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Malaysia’s leading economic index grew 0.3% month-on-month in July 2026, matching June’s upwardly revised increase. The latest rise was supported by continued gains in real imports of other basic precious...

Thailand’s exports jumped 24.3% year-on-year in August 2026, accelerating from 21.6% in July and registering the fastest growth since January, though slightly below the 24.9% market forecast. In July...

Thailand’s trade deficit widened to USD 2.48 billion in August 2026, up from USD 1.96 billion a year earlier, marking the eleventh consecutive monthly shortfall. However, the gap was narrower...

Thailand’s imports increased by 25.1% year-on-year in August 2026, down from a 36.7% jump in July and representing the slowest pace of growth since December 2025. The figure also undershot...

Copper futures slipped to about $6.66 per pound on Friday, hitting a one-week low as a stronger US dollar and rising Treasury yields pressured prices amid expectations that the Federal...

Thailand’s custom-based trade deficit narrowed in August 2026, signaling a modest improvement in the country’s external balance. According to data updated on 25 September 2026, the trade balance stood...

Thailand’s customs-based import growth decelerated markedly in August 2026, signaling a potential easing in external demand and domestic investment appetite. The indicator slowed to 25.10% in August, down from 36.70%...

Thailand’s custom-based export growth strengthened in August 2026, with the annual rate rising to 24.30%, up from 21.60% in July 2026, according to data updated on 25 September 2026...

Malaysian palm oil futures fell about 2% to below MYR 4,700 per tonne, extending last week’s losses to a six-week low. Sentiment was pressured by a stronger ringgit and weaker...

US natural gas prices eased to $3.16 per MMBtu on Friday as traders locked in profits following a sharp rally to a 13-week high in the previous session, driven...