The EU passenger car market expanded 10% in September compared to the same month last year, with 888,672 new automobile registrations, according to data released Tuesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.
New vehicle registrations in Singapore increased by 25% to 45,377 in the first nine months of 2025, up from 36,567 units in the same period last year, driven by strong demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) under the government’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Early Adoption Incentive scheme.
Reducing non-tariff barriers can boost Asean’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 4.3% over the long run, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Thailand's exports beat forecasts with the fastest growth rate in more than three years in September after a surge in US shipments, prompting the commerce ministry to raise its export forecast for the whole of 2025.
The US released details of its intended trade agreement with Vietnam on Sunday, among a raft of measures signed or released during the first day of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the region.
China's industrial profits grew at their fastest pace in nearly two years in September, marking a second straight month of gains and signalling long-awaited measures designed to curb overcapacity and rebalance the economy may be gaining traction.