According to Eurostat data for the full year 2025, the expanding volume of bilateral trade between the European Union and China underscores the deep commercial ties between the two economies. However, overall engagement increasingly reflects an asymmetric trade flow driven by shifting domestic demand and industrial capacity. On an annualized basis for 2025, total trade activity features 607 billion USD in Chinese shipments to the EU (a 6.4 per cent increase) against 217 billi

According to the latest data on China’s external trade performance, the country recorded a trade surplus of USD 105 billion in May 2026, compared with USD 103 billion in the same month of 2025. The surplus also exceeded market expectations of USD 92 billion and represented the highest level recorded since January 2026. Chinese exports continued to expand strongly, increasing by 19.4 per cent year-on-year and reaching a record value of USD 377 billion in May 2026. This compare

According to the latest manufacturing data, Singapore’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased from 50.7 in April 2026 to 51.0 in May 2026. The index therefore remained above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, reaching its highest level since December 2024 and marking the tenth consecutive month of expansion in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing activity continued to be supported by positive developments across several key

According to data released by Vietnam’s General Statistics Office, the country’s trade activity continues to expand, with both exports and imports reaching record levels and reflecting the strong integration of the Vietnamese economy into global supply chains. Exports rose significantly, reaching a record value of USD 46.93 billion in May and continuing the positive trend observed throughout the year. Over the first five months, exports increased by 19.5 per cent year-on-year

According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stands at the 50-point threshold, which separates expansion from contraction and highlights the sector’s ability to maintain stable growth conditions. Manufacturing activity with the production sub-index remaining in expansion territory. Market demand also remains close to the growth threshold, reflecting the sector’s evolving economic environment. Par

The Regulations of the State Council on Outbound Investment were adopted at the 83rd Executive Meeting of the State Council on 17 April 2026 and promulgated by Premier Li Qiang on 5 May 2026. The Regulations enter into force on 1 July 2026 and establish a comprehensive framework governing outbound investment activities conducted by Chinese enterprises, organizations and individuals. The Regulations aim to promote outbound investment, improve the administration of overseas inv