Group 1 - Vietnam's GDP growth accelerated in Q2 2023, driven by strong exports, with a year-on-year increase of 7.96%, up from 6.93% in Q1 [1] - The government has set a target of at least 8% for annual GDP growth, which is slightly below the current trajectory [1] - Exports in the previous quarter saw a significant increase of 18.0%, reaching $116.93 billion, while imports grew by 18.8% to $112.52 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $4.41 billion [1] Group 2 - Industrial production in Vietnam grew by 10.3% during the same period, indicating robust economic activity [1] - Consumer prices rose by 3.57% in June, reflecting inflationary pressures in the economy [1]

巴西贸易部：预测2025年进口额将达2915亿美元（此前预估为2829亿美元）。2025年出口额将达3419亿 美元（此前预估为3531亿美元）。预测2025年贸易顺差为504亿美元（此前预估为702亿美元）。 ...

Trade Surplus - Brazil's trade surplus in June was $5.889 billion [1] Export Volumes - In June, crude oil exports reached 7.97 million tons, up from 6.90 million tons in the same month last year [1] - Soybean exports totaled 13.42 million tons, a decrease from 13.96 million tons year-on-year [1] - Corn exports were 369,533 tons, down from 850,892 tons in the same month last year [1] - Iron ore exports amounted to 36.33 million tons, an increase from 33.10 million tons year-on-year [1]

船舶产品拉动出口增长。前5个月，机电产品、石化产品强势拉动大连市出口增长。其中船舶出口98.3 亿元，同比增长58.7%，占大连市外贸出口总值的10.1%。同期，保税期货原油转口快速发展，共出口 保税原油65.8亿元，去年同期无出口记录。船舶和原油拉高大连市外贸出口增长12个百分点。 国有企业、外资企业保持增长。前5个月，大连国有企业进出口214.6亿元，同比增长16.7%。外资企业 进出口646.2亿元，同比增长11.1%。民营企业进出口1055.8亿元，同比下降0.4%。 新兴市场保持强劲势头。前5个月，大连市对马来西亚进出口保持强劲增长势头，进出口实现218.7亿 元，同比增长27.5%，继续保持大连市第二大贸易伙伴。传统市场方面，对日本进出口299.5亿元，同比 增长4.2%；对韩国进出口200.4亿元，同比增长19.3%；对沙特进出口125.4亿元，下降21.2%。(大连市 商务局供稿) 据大连海关初步统计，今年前5个月，大连市累计完成进出口总额1919.8亿元，同比增长5%，增幅高于 全国2.5个百分点，高于辽宁省6.8个百分点。其中，出口975.4亿元，同比增长17.2%；进口944.4亿元， ...

Core Insights - South Korea's merchandise trade surplus expanded to $10.665 billion in May [1] - The current account surplus also increased to $10.142 billion in May [1] Trade Performance - The significant increase in merchandise trade surplus indicates strong export performance [1] - The current account surplus reflects overall positive trade balance and economic health [1]

Core Insights - Vietnam's government reported a year-on-year export growth of 14.4% in the first half of the year [1] - The trade surplus for the first half of the year reached 7.63 billion USD [1] Export Performance - The export growth of 14.4% indicates a strong performance in international trade for Vietnam [1] - This growth may reflect increased demand for Vietnamese goods in global markets [1] Trade Balance - The trade surplus of 7.63 billion USD suggests that Vietnam's exports significantly outpaced imports during this period [1] - A positive trade balance can enhance Vietnam's economic stability and attract foreign investment [1]

Group 1 - The EU faces a critical rare earth shortage, with a warning from the EU Ambassador to China that a solution must be found within 30 days to avoid jeopardizing the visit of the European Commission President [1][2] - The EU's reliance on China is highlighted by the fact that 98% of its rare earth magnet supply comes from China, which is essential for electric vehicles and green energy transitions [2] - China's response includes a new regulation requiring rare earth companies to report key technical personnel information to prevent core technology leakage, emphasizing that export controls are in line with international norms [3][5] Group 2 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced anti-dumping duties on stainless steel imports from the EU, UK, South Korea, and Indonesia for five years, effective July 1, 2025, as a defensive measure against potential market disruptions [1][5] - The EU's trade imbalance is evident, with a significant increase in its trade surplus with China, reaching $117 billion in the first five months of 2025, a 23% increase from the previous year [2][8] - The EU's contradictory stance of seeking fair competition while imposing trade barriers is criticized, as it aims to process 40% of its rare earths domestically by 2030, despite lacking the necessary technology [8][9]

Core Insights - Indonesia reported a trade surplus of $4.3 billion in May, indicating a positive balance in its trade activities [1] - Imports increased by 4.1% year-on-year, reflecting a growing demand for foreign goods [1]

Core Viewpoint - In June, South Korea's exports rebounded, providing a temporary boost to the trade-dependent economy as companies accelerated shipments ahead of impending tariff increases on goods exported to the U.S. [1] Export and Import Data - June exports increased by 4.3% year-on-year, while overall imports rose by 3.3%, resulting in a trade surplus of $9.1 billion [1]. - The increase in exports is attributed to the urgency of companies to ship goods before the scheduled tariff hikes [1]. Tariff Concerns - South Korea's automotive and steel sectors, among others, are facing sector-specific tariffs on exports to the U.S. [1]. - Unless an agreement is reached, the overall tariff rate on other goods is set to rise from 10% to 25% starting July 9 [1]. - A senior trade official from South Korea indicated that expecting negotiations to conclude before the deadline is unrealistic, thus the focus is on seeking an extension and pursuing tariff exemptions [1].

► 文 观察者网 齐倩 报道称，近几个月来，中国稀土磁铁出口大幅下滑，全球汽车及其他高科技产品供应链因此受阻，欧洲 受到的影响尤为严重。尽管中国承诺加快审批速度，但在欧洲，稀土短缺问题依然持续存在。 托莱多称，总体而言，中欧间贸易和经济关系"不太明朗"。他还透露，欧盟委员会主席冯德莱恩和欧洲 理事会主席安东尼奥·科斯塔计划于下个月访华。 随后，托莱多开始"诉苦"，援引数据称，中国经济自2017年以来增长了40%，但欧盟对华出口却下降了 30%。他还声称，欧洲只是想要一个"公平的竞争环境"。 据彭博社6月25日消息，欧盟驻华大使豪尔赫·托莱多当天表示，欧洲请求中方理解欧洲企业的"恐惧和 顾虑"，磁铁短缺对欧企造成了"非常、非常严重"的影响。 托莱多称，欧盟希望中方可以在下个月解决对欧稀土磁铁出口问题。 今年4月，美国总统特朗普对华加征畸高关税后，中方迅速出手反制，包括对一系列关键矿产和稀土磁 铁实施出口管制。有业内人士透露，中方正在建立出口许可制度。随着管制影响显现，美西方企业哀 号"稀土荒"，开始联合媒体炒作所谓"稀土武器化"，企图展开对华舆论战。 对此，外交部发言人此前已明确表示，中方出台的出口管制措施符合 ...