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China’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $3.342 trillion in March, down 2.5% from February, as a stronger dollar and weaker asset prices cut valuations.

Japan posted a $24.8 billion current account surplus in February as overseas income stayed strong, offsetting weaker trade momentum and a continued services shortfall.

ADB launched a $25 million trust fund to speed ASEAN power grid projects, backing cross-border energy links, grid upgrades and regional electricity trade.

South Korea posted a record $23.19 billion current account surplus in February as chip and tech exports drove the country’s biggest monthly balance.

Shenzhen Port handled 8.5227 million foreign-trade TEUs in Q1 2026, up 7.81%, as the Chinese shipping hub expanded to 281 global routes.

Türkiye raised electricity and natural gas prices by up to 25% from April 4, while BOTAŞ introduced new household gas billing tiers across provinces.

The UAE entered the world’s top 10 goods exporters in 2025 after merchandise exports reached $707 billion and total trade rose to $1.637 trillion.

Turkey’s annual inflation slowed to 30.87% in March as monthly price growth eased, official data showed, offering fresh evidence of cooling consumer prices.

First quarter food exports from South Korea reached $2.56 billion, with higher shipments of ramyeon, snacks, beverages and fruit driving growth.

Vietnam’s exports rose 19.1% in the first quarter of 2026 to $122.93 billion, led by electronics and machinery, while imports rose faster and widened the trade gap.