Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

Centennial Asia Advisors

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<strong>Lacklustre trade performance: </strong>Exports fell 7.6% y/y in Apr 16, down from a decline of 1.0% in Mar 16. Imports fell 13.4% y/y in April, down from -9.1% in March. The trade surplus contracted to USD2.4bn in Apr 16 from USD4.7bn in Mar 16.</li>
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<strong>Industrial activity faces domestic and external headwinds: </strong>Industrial production grew 1.5% y/y in Apr 16, down from a 2.2% y/y growth in Mar 16. This remains consistent with the weak exports as global demand for Thailand’s goods remains tepid. This is coupled with…</li>
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Lacklustre trade performance: Exports fell 7.6% y/y in Apr 16, down from a decline of 1.0% in Mar 16. Imports fell 13.4% y/y in April, down from -9.1% in March. The trade surplus contracted to USD2.4bn in Apr 16 from USD4.7bn in Mar 16.

Industrial activity faces domestic and external headwinds: Industrial production grew 1.5% y/y in Apr 16, down from a 2.2% y/y growth in Mar 16. This remains consistent with the weak exports as global demand for Thailand’s goods remains tepid. This is coupled with…


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