Trade
Taiwan’s June Export Orders Rise 3.1%, Missing Estimate
- Slump in orders from Japan signals impact of weak yen
- Data come amid concern about outlook for tech sector
Total orders rose mainly due to strong demand for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and cloud services.
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Taiwan’s export orders rose just 3.1% in June from a year earlier, less than half the growth seen in May and short of the 12.3% pace expected, amid a plunge in business with Japan.