Southeast Asia economies

Whoever prevails on November 5, the region is bound to face a more complex and challenging economic environment.

The region's governments need to start thinking more creatively about how to address their aging populations.

Is this the year that the region's tourist sector finally returns to its pre-pandemic levels?

The region is still feeling the economic reverberations of the U.S. Federal Reserve's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last 2023, the coming year is likely to be a busy one for Southeast Asia on the economic front.

Sidestepping geopolitical tensions, the two blocs have signaled their desire to forge closer ties, particularly in the economic realm.

Southeast Asian countries were optimistic about cashing in on the Inflation Reduction Act, but there are several hurdles standing in the way.

With regional financial markets less dependent than ever on foreign capital, a lot less is hanging on the question than in years past.

The ADB cut its estimate for growth in Asia’s developing economies to 4.3 percent, down from an earlier forecast of 5.2 percent. But the slowdown is not evenly distributed.

Rising food and energy prices are set to weaken economic growth by reducing real private consumption and investment.

A lot hinges on exactly what is meant by the term "sustainable."