According to data from Statistics Indonesia, the country’s exports expanded by 1 per cent year-on-year to USD 22.2 billion in February 2026, while imports rose by 10.9 per cent to USD 20.9 billion during the same period. Southeast Asia’s largest economy recorded a trade surplus of USD 1.3 billion in February. Indonesia’s trade surplus was primarily fueled by non-oil and gas commodities such as vegetable oils, mineral fuels, and nickel products. Export growth was mainly driven

According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, China’s composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which includes both manufacturing and non-manufacturing activities, was recorded at 51.4 in March 2026. This figure is above the threshold between expansion and contraction, showing rebound after the months of January and February. China’s non-manufacturing PMI, which has been supporting the economic recovery so far, rose at 50.8 in March 2026 from 50.4 in February, w

According to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the country’s international trade in goods reached USD 18.3 billion in January 2026, an annual increase of 10.7 per cent, with exports growing by 8 per cent year-on-year, the highest level since October 2025. Meanwhile, imports registered a 12.6 per cent increase, the highest record since November 2025. Electronic products remained the Philippines’ leading export category, generating USD 4.2 billion in F

According to data released by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, the country's total international trade expanded by 20.3 per cent year on year to USD 61.7 billion in February 2026, marking the 20th consecutive month of growth. During the first month of 2026, exports climbed 9.9 per cent year-on-year to USD 29.4 billion, while imports picked up 31.8 per cent to USD 32.3 billion, yielding a trade deficit of USD 2.8 billion. Considering the firs two months of 2026, Thailand total

According to data from Malaysia’s Department of Statistics, the country’s total international trade during the second month of 2026 recorded a growth of 9.5 per cent, with exports rose by 10.8 per cent and imports expanded by 8.2 per cent year-on-year. Considering January and February 2026, total trade rose by 11 per cent, while export surged by 15.2 per cent and imports increased by 6.4 per cent. The robust trade performance and the export rise was mainly driven by strong de

According to data released by Singapore’s Department of Statistics, the country’s international total trade increased by 13.6 per cent year-on-year in February 2026. On a yearly basis, exports grew by 11 per cent in February, while imports rose by 16.6 per cent in the same period. Singapore export were mainly driven by strong electronics demand linked to the AI boom. Electronics exports rose by 43.2 per cent, led by disk media and semiconductors, respectively increasing by 9