Amanda Lee

3 weeks ago | tradingview.com | Amanda Lee

Thai PM Acknowledges U.S.'s 'Need to Rebalance Trade'Faced with a 36% tariff under President Trump's newly announced tariff regime, Thailand's government has said it acknowledges the U.S.'s need to rebalance trade with various partners. In a statement posted on X, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that President Trump's approach to reciprocal trade and tariffs has significantly affected countries that run trade surpluses with the U.S., marking a departure from previous strategies.

3 weeks ago | tradingview.com | Amanda Lee

Singapore PMI Signals Continued Manufacturing Growth at Slightly Slower PaceSINGAPORE--A gauge of Singapore's manufacturing activity signaled expansion for a 19th straight month, but at a slightly slower pace as the trade-reliant economy faces challenges from global trade uncertainties. The purchasing managers index compiled by the Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management edged down to 50.6 in March from 50.7 in February.

3 weeks ago | uk.marketscreener.com | Amanda Lee

By Amanda Lee Thailand's economy faces fresh headwinds from the recent earthquake in neighboring Myanmar, which analysts say could weigh on the Southeast Asian country's tourism and property sectors. The deadly 7.7-magnitude quake was felt as far as the Thai capital, Bangkok, raising concerns that tourism and housing demand could take a short-term hit. This comes as the economy remains fragile, slowly regaining momentum after a period of weak growth and low inflation.

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Amanda Lee

A gauge of manufacturing activity signaled slowdowns in some of Asia’s top exporting economies in the first quarter, coming as looming U.S. trade tariffs cast a shadow over the region’s economic outlook. President Trump’s announcement of 25% auto tariffs last month unnerved markets, raising concerns about the economic impact facing major car exporters like Japan and South Korea.

3 weeks ago | morningstar.com | Amanda Lee

By Amanda Lee A gauge of manufacturing activity signaled slowdowns in some of Asia's top exporting economies in the first quarter, coming as looming U.S. trade tariffs cast a shadow over the region's economic outlook. President Trump's announcement of 25% auto tariffs last month unnerved markets, raising concerns about the economic impact facing major car exporters like Japan and South Korea.