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Economy expands 5.2% in Q3 on surging goods exports
Economy expands 5.2% in Q3 on surging goods exports
Real GDP also grew 5.1% in 9M, the fastest for the period in five years.
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Retail outlet sales value up 8% to $299b in 9M
This is the 17th consecutive month of retail sales expansion.
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Goods export jumps 65% in September on AI electronics demand
Total imports also jumped 57.8% YoY to $808.9b.
More firms expect business conditions to improve in Q4
The transport sector expects a slump, whilst food, hotel, and financing services are optimistic.
Goods exports up almost 29% in August
Imports also climbed during the month..
SME business sentiment hits lowest since January
Ongoing uncertainties may affect near-term business confidence, an official said.
Goods exports jump by 53% to $667.9b in August
Merchandise exports surged by 53% YoY on strong demand for AI-related electronic products.
Consumer prices rise 1.7% in August
Electricity, gas, and water recorded the largest increase at 11.5%.
Balance of payments surplus jumps to $54.6b in Q2
The rise was mainly driven by larger net inflows of primary income and a higher services surplus.
Goods export volume grows 31.6% in July as Taiwan shipments expand
Import volume rose 23.6% YoY over the same period.
Unemployment edges up to 3.8% in June to August
Total unemployed rose by around 8,200 to 153,900.
Gross national income outpaces GDP by 14.7% in Q2
The growth was attributed to investment income inflows.
SMEs grow more guarded as July business receipts weaken
The business receipts index fell to 43.8.
Retail sales extend gains with 4.6% rise in June
Online sales rose 11.6% to $3b, accounting for 9.4% of total retail spending.
Export volume rises 25.8% in May as Taiwan, Vietnam shipments jump
India was the only major market to post a decline, with shipments down 24.5%.
SME sentiment stays weak as receipts index slips in June
Business receipts index stays below 50 as real estate records the sharpest monthly fall.
Internet use amongst seniors rises to 87% in 2025
Household online access stood at 96.9% across the territory in 2025.
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