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ASEAN economy
ASEAN’s Cross-Border Digital Payment System Explained
By James Guild
Greater financial integration is good for consumers and travelers, but it won't end Southeast Asia's dependence on the U.S. dollar.
Why ASEAN Needs a Region-Wide Digital Payment System
By Leang Seakleng
An inclusive and user-friendly system could deepen Southeast Asian integration and generate economic benefits for the region's 668 million people.
Vietnam Becomes Asia’s Economic Leader as China’s Growth Decelerates
By Sebastian Strangio
Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, the picture was cautiously positive as the region's economies finally moved out of their pandemic-induced slumps.
Can ASEAN Currencies Hold Up as the Fed Raises Rates?
By James Guild
Despite the aggressive monetary tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve, many regional currencies are holding up surprisingly well.
Southeast Asia Hopes to Become the World’s Next EV Hub
By Danielle Fallin and Karen Lee
A number of nations hope to carve out lucrative market niches as global sales of electric vehicles begin to take off.
What the Federal Reserve’s Rate Hikes Mean for Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Despite some short-term pain, most of the region's economies should be in relatively sound position to ride out the Fed's monetary tightening.
Inflation: The Threat to ASEAN Economic Recovery in 2022 and Beyond
By Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy
Rising food and energy prices are set to weaken economic growth by reducing real private consumption and investment.
Why Protectionism is Rattling Markets in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
A supply squeeze has led to a spate of state interventions to control the prices of basic goods, but the inflation crisis is unlikely to be prolonged.
Can Sustainable Finance Make a Difference in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
A lot hinges on exactly what is meant by the term "sustainable."
How the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Might Impact ASEAN Economies
By James Guild
While the economic fallout from the war and ensuing sanctions is hard to predict, it is likely to be significant.
COVID-19 Has Resulted in Massive Southeast Asian Job Losses
By Sebastian Strangio
According to the International Labor Organization, pandemic-induced job losses will continue to drag down the region's economies until well into 2022.
Why ASEAN Needs to Reduce Its Non-Tariff Measures on Agri-Food Imports
By Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy and Neo Guo Wei Kevin
Streamlining non-tariff barriers to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses remains a key priority for the region’s recovery from COVID-19.
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