Merchandise exports soared 17.0% annually in May, following April’s 11.0% upturn. Meanwhile, merchandise imports climbed 29.9% over the same month...
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Vietnam: Merchandise exports growth increases in May -
Vietnam: Inflation holds stable in May Inflation was stable at April’s 4.4% in May. The figure marked the joint-highest inflation rate since January 2023. Looking at... -
Vietnam: Industrial output growth gains steam in May Industrial output grew 8.9% year on year in May (April: +6.3% yoy). May’s notable improvement was partly due to faster... -
Korea: Inflation declines to lowest level since July 2023 in May Inflation came in at 2.7% in May, down from April’s 2.9% and slightly below market expectations. May’s reading marked the... -
Turkey: Economic growth records quickest upturn in three quarters in Q1 GDP growth accelerated to 2.4% on a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis in the first quarter from 1.0% in the fourth... -
Dominican Republic: Central Bank of the Dominican Republic leaves rates unchanged in May At its meeting on 31 May, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) decided to maintain its monetary policy... -
Thailand: Merchandise exports rebound in April Merchandise exports increased 5.8% annually in April (March: -10.2% year-on-year). Meanwhile, merchandise imports climbed 6.4% over the same month last... -
India: GDP growth records slowest increase in a year in January–March GDP reading: GDP growth waned to 7.8% year on year in January–March (October–December FY 2023) from 8.6% in October–December. January–March’s... -
Kazakhstan: National Bank of Kazakhstan resumes monetary policy loosening in May At its meeting on 31 May, the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) resumed its monetary policy loosening cycle, cutting the... -
Kenya: Inflation increases in May Inflation ticked up to 5.1% in May, up from April’s 5.0% and surprising markets on the upside. Looking at the...