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Midea, the Chinese home appliance heavyweight, recently revealed that it accelerated its production operations to deliver 20,000 air conditioning units to France in a span of seven days. This was in response to the escalating demand spurred by the severe…
The second-largest economy in the world is currently experiencing a dual-speed growth pattern. While factories are flourishing due to robust exports, domestic demand is on a downward trajectory due to an ongoing slump in the property market. In May, retail…
In the first five months of 2026, Vietnam saw a significant increase in its pepper exports, with 122,600 tonnes exported, marking a rise of 21.7% from the previous year. The collective value of these shipments was US$789.2 million, representing a 13.9% surge…
The Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) in Singapore is broadening its precious metals sector by introducing physical gold trading and storage services for institutional investors and private banking clients. OCBC perceives an increasing demand for…
Dragon fruit farmers in central and southern Vietnam are faced with declining prices due to an oversupply and reduced demand for their produce. Farmers are being forced to sell their crops at prices far below their cost of production, resulting in significant…
The Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) has announced plans to bolster its wealth-management staff in Hong Kong by 30% this year. This move is a strategic reaction to an increasing demand from its clientele for investment and financing services.…
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is advancing its plans to rejuvenate the trading of gold futures as the demand for the commodity keeps escalating across mainland China. This move comes amidst the city’s pursuit to introduce fresh gold products and…
In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam saw a nearly 8% increase in seafood exports, amounting to a substantial US$2.64 billion. A primary factor fueling this growth was robust demand from China. China’s Role in Vietnam’s Seafood Industry During this period,…
In the first two months of 2026, Vietnam saw a 5% increase in rice exports from the previous year, amounting to about 1.3 million tonnes. Despite the increase in quantity, the total value of these shipments experienced a year-on-year decrease of 11.2%,…
Alibaba’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Qwen, recently hit a snag in its service. An overwhelming response from customers resulted in a suspension of the coupon-issuing function, which in turn interrupted a promotional campaign aimed at expanding Qwen’s…
In 2025, Thailand outperformed all Southeast Asian nations in the purchase of gold bars and coins, signaling a surge in demand. According to the World Gold Council, total purchases in the country amounted to 51.4 tonnes, which represented approximately 36% of…
Australia’s logistics and warehousing sector is experiencing robust growth, increasing the demand for storage systems that adhere to rigorous technical and safety standards. This has led suppliers to modify their products to align with the country’s stringent…
Cattle farmers in New Zealand have been given a much-needed boost as the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) announced a rise in pricing in its most recent index. On the 6th of January, the GDT conducted its latest auction, which resulted in dairy prices experiencing a…
In recent data from Singapore’s Department of Statistics, there has been a resurgence of retail sales growth in October, rebounding from a deceleration experienced in the prior month. Retail Sales Overview Retail sales, with the exclusion of motor vehicles,…
Asics, the Japanese sportswear giant, has reported robust performance in both the third quarter and the overall nine-month period ending 30th September. This upturn is largely credited to growing demand for lifestyle-centric footwear and a steady flow in its…
In the third quarter, global gold demand experienced a 3% annual increase, amounting to 1,313 metric tons. This marked the highest level of demand ever recorded, primarily driven by a surge in investment demand, reported the World Gold Council. Spot Gold…
