Asian exports reached another record high last month. Strong demand for electronics, especially semiconductors, has been the key factor driving demand higher. But exports of other items, including household goods and automobiles, are also performing well. The surge in exports is particularly welcome given it is happening at the same time that a jump in COVID-19 infections is leading governments across the region to tighten restrictions.
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