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Export growth in July remained elevated but began to slow compared with the previous month.

Export growth in July remained elevated but began to slow compared with the previous month.

In July 2025, Thailand’s merchandise exports valued at USD 28.6 billion rose 11% YOY, supported by strong US shipments. However, growth slowed from 15.5% in June, while imports grew 5.1%. Trade balance showed a surplus of USD 322.1 million.
Quick View: Thailand Outlook Still Fraught Despite Upward GDP Revision

Quick View: Thailand Outlook Still Fraught Despite Upward GDP Revision

Latest Development: Preliminary data show real GDP expanded by 2.8% y-o-y in Q2…
Mainland China To Fast-Track Green Hydrogen Scale, Integration And Global Reach; Transport Sector A Key Focus

Mainland China To Fast-Track Green Hydrogen Scale, Integration And Global Reach; Transport Sector A Key Focus

Key View Mainland China’s green hydrogen production capacity is estimated at 0.27MT…
Asia Consumer Watch: Strong Spending Outlook In India To Persist

Asia Consumer Watch: Strong Spending Outlook In India To Persist

What The Consumer Team is Watching In The Week Ahead In the…
MPC Cuts Policy Rate as Expected; SCB EIC Expects Another Cut to 1.25% in Q4

MPC Cuts Policy Rate as Expected; SCB EIC Expects Another Cut to 1.25% in Q4

The MPC unanimously cuts the policy rate by 0.25% to 1.50% to support businesses affected by U.S. tariffs and alleviate financial burdens. It anticipates slower economic growth in H2 2025 and will monitor credit contraction and baht appreciation’s impacts.
Japan PM Likely To Exit In September; Uncertainty To Persist

Japan PM Likely To Exit In September; Uncertainty To Persist

Key View Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is likely to be replaced…
Positive Regulatory Reforms Enacted To Strengthen Vietnam’s Lagging Clinical Trials In Pharmaceutical Sector

Positive Regulatory Reforms Enacted To Strengthen Vietnam’s Lagging Clinical Trials In Pharmaceutical Sector

Key View Vietnam’s share of clinical trials will continue to decline, driven…
Mainland China Coffee: Limited Potential To Mitigate Risks Associated With US Tariffs On Brazil, But Long-Term Trajectory Points To Sustained Growth

Mainland China Coffee: Limited Potential To Mitigate Risks Associated With US Tariffs On Brazil, But Long-Term Trajectory Points To Sustained Growth

Key View While coffee futures have eased significantly since the all-time high…