Thailand’s economy strengthened in July 2026, with goods exports rising 22.3 per cent year on year and investment approvals increasing 37 per cent in H1 2026.
However, rising inflation, softer imports and labour-market pressures kept the recovery uneven, creating mixed conditions for manufacturers and supply-chain businesses across the region.Read More
Can Tho Port JSC, Vietnam National Shipping Lines and Beibu Gulf Port Group welcomed the first vessel on a direct Nanning-Can Tho container service on September 24.
The route gives Mekong Delta and southwestern China shippers another river-sea freight corridor.
The service is planned twice monthly, with transit of about seven days and capacity of 500 TEUs.Read More
CBIC has eased customs documentation for importers claiming preferential duties on UK-origin goods under the India-UK CETA.
A valid Origin Declaration will generally suffice, with Form-I required only when customs identify specific origin risks.
The move reduces paperwork and compliance burdens, potentially speeding up clearance for eligible shipments.Read More
Austria’s apparel imports rose nearly 2 per cent to $3.785 billion in January–June 2026, with Asia-Pacific shipments up 104 per cent to $788.673 million.
Europe remained the top source at $2.817 billion, but its share fell to 74.43 per cent from 86.56 per cent as imports declined by about 12 per cent.
Trousers and shorts led categories at $1.009 billion, or 26.68 per cent of total imports.Read More
Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the UK rose 3.74 per cent year on year to $915.63 million in July-August FY2026-27, supported by a 10.53 per cent increase in August that offset a 2.44 per cent decline in July.
The two-month earnings were 20.86 per cent of full-year FY2025-26 UK RMG export earnings of $4.39 billion, indicating a stronger start to the new fiscal year.Read More
European Union sea imports reached 1.1 billion tonnes worth €1,270 billion (~$1.44 trillion) in 2025, while seaborne exports totalled 0.5 billion tonnes worth €1,069 billion (~$1.21 trillion).
Maritime transport carried over 72 per cent of the bloc’s goods trade by weight.
Air and road took smaller volume shares but higher-value cargo, shaping modal choices for sourcing and logistics teams.Read More
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.6 per cent in August, despite employment increasing by 39,000 people, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Part-time jobs rose by 46,000, while full-time employment fell by 6,000.
The participation rate increased to 67.1 per cent, while underemployment eased to 6.2 per cent.Read More
Turkiye’s fabric imports fell 8.3 per cent year on year to $978.502 million in January–July 2026, from $1.067 billion a year earlier.
China remained the largest supplier, with shipments up 7.7 per cent to $311.971 million and share rising to 31.88 per cent.
Imports from Egypt fell 47.9 per cent to $119.290 million, moving it from second to third among suppliers.Read More
Turkiye’s retail trade confidence rose 1.1 per cent to 111.3 in September 2026, with sales expectations for the next three months increasing 3.5 per cent to 128.0.
Construction confidence edged down 0.2 per cent to 83.0, while services confidence remained unchanged at 111.9, according to Turkstat.
The data offers a snapshot of business sentiment across key sectors.Read More
Bangladesh Bank has given raw jute exporters until September 30, 2026 to seek restructuring of classified loans with a 2 per cent down payment.
Banks have until December 31, 2026 to settle applications under unchanged BRPD circular terms.
The move gives distressed jute shippers more time to regularise accounts amid sector-specific financial pressures.Read More