Economy · Seoul, South Korea · October 26, 2026

AI chips lift South Korea's surplus; Thai exports jump 24%

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 26, 4:39 AM ET · from an earlier edition that day

South Korea's second-quarter current account surplus reached $116.63 billion, behind only China. Thailand's exports rose 24% in September, beating forecasts.

Why it matters

Demand for AI hardware is boosting Asian export earners.

Background

Korean chipmakers supply memory chips used in AI data centers.

Sources

• South China Morning Post ↗Oct 26, 4:39 AM ET
• Asharq Al-Awsat ↗Oct 26, 5:35 AM ET

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