Malaysia, Indonesia exports surge as energy and food prices soar

China slowdown and U.S. rate hikes loom over robust ASEAN trade

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Malaysia's liquefied natural gas exports more than doubled by value in June. © Reuters

TAKASHI NAKANO, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- Historically high food and energy prices are driving brisk exports in Southeast Asia's commodity-rich nations, though a slowing Chinese economy poses a risk to the region's growth.

Malaysia's exports climbed 39% on the year in June to a monthly record of 146.1 billion ringgit ($32.7 billion), according to the latest government figures.

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