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Global AI Boom Drives Strong Growth in Hong Kong's May Exports

ANTARA News

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June 29, 2026

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Hong Kong’s merchandise exports rose by 40.8 year-on-year to HK611.2 billion in May, according to data ...

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Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 22, 2026

AI boom, strong energy demand drive Malaysia’s trade growth

AI boom, strong energy demand drive Malaysia’s trade growth

ING Think

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· Jul 9, 2026

Taiwan’s trade surplus falls short of lofty expectations in June

ASIA/PACIFIC: Both exports and imports continued to grow at an outlandish pace, but in June, imports beat forecasts while exports slowed, leading to a softer-than-expected trade surplus. Second-quarter growth is likely to moderate after a very strong start to the year, but Taiwan's 2026 growth outlook should remain solidly on track

BERNAMA

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· Jun 22, 2026

Business : AI Boom, Strong Energy Demand Drive Malaysia's Trade Growth In Jan-May 2026 - Matrade

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Strong global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and energy products continued to support Malaysia's trade growth in the first five months of 2026, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Investing.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

South Korea exports post strongest growth since 1978 on AI chip boom

South Korea exports post strongest growth since 1978 on AI chip boom

NDTV

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· Jul 7, 2026

India's Toy Revolution: Imports Down 71% In 7 Years, Market To Hit $5B By 2034, Says FM

Finance Minister says innovation, digital infrastructure and skilled manufacturing are driving India's emergence as a global toy production hub.

International Business Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

Can Hong Kong's 41% Export Surge Last? Trade Boom Extends but Global Risks Remain

Hong Kong's merchandise exports jumped 40.8 in May 2026, the second straight month above 40, fueled by AI product demand while geopolitical and tarrif risks persist.

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Related coverage for "Global AI Boom Drives Strong Growth in Hong Kong's May Exports": Borneo Bulletin — AI boom, strong energy demand drive Malaysia’s trade growth. ING Think — Taiwan’s trade surplus falls short of lofty expectations in June. BERNAMA — Business : AI Boom, Strong Energy Demand Drive Malaysia's Trade Growth In Jan-May 2026 - Matrade. Investing.com — South Korea exports post strongest growth since 1978 on AI chip boom. NDTV — India's Toy Revolution: Imports Down 71% In 7 Years, Market To Hit $5B By 2034, Says FM. International Business Times — Can Hong Kong's 41% Export Surge Last? Trade Boom Extends but Global Risks Remain