Thailand is maintaining exports of rubber products and processed rubber as global demand surges, particularly for rubber products relating to virus protection such as rubber gloves and synthetic rubber used to make such gloves.
China’s exports declined 3.5 per cent in March compared to a year earlier as the coronavirus continued to impact the world’s second-largest economy, but imports rose 2.4 per cent, according to yuan data released on Tuesday by the General Administration of Customs.
China's exports in yuan terms fell less than forecast in March, as the coronavirus pandemic hurt both global demand and China’s ability to produce and ship goods. Imports increased.
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - Asian stocks were set for a modest bounce on Tuesday as U.S. stock futures edged higher, although fears the coronavirus could drag on the global economy for months are likely to temper investor confidence.
Stocks in Asia edged higher in Tuesday morning trade following the release of Chinese trade data for March. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 added 1.88% while the Topix index gained 0.96%.
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Monday said it would provide immediate debt relief to 25 member countries under its Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust to allow them to focus more financial resources on fighting the coronavirus pandemic.