Southeast Asia economies

Many of the region's economies have pursued a model of export-oriented industrialization that was once championed and encouraged by Washington.

Could the growing economic turmoil encourage greater unity within the 10-nation regional bloc?

The tariffs will disrupt existing production networks and increase costs, while damaging Washington's image and relations with the region.

If the bloc fails to prioritize human rights in its response to the coming economic turmoil, it will emerge more divided, more unequal, and less free.

If the Southeast Asian bloc is to navigate the current economic and geopolitical turbulence, it needs to think and act collectively.

The steps taken by the region's governments over the last year should be seen as a response to a wider trend toward protectionism.

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many governments in the region are attempting to get deficits and public debt levels back under control.

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."

Rising U.S. bond yields have prompted fears of capital flight from Southeast Asian economies. How serious is the threat?

A new World Bank report predicts sharp economic contractions that could produce a wave of "new COVID poor."

Brights spots and where to put your spare cash amid the pandemic.

A closer look at comparative transitions between Southeast Asia and the Middle East can help us understand the forces behind this development.

A closer look at a recent agreement and its significance.

The signs don’t look all that good.