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Southeast Asia economy
How Will the US Election Affect Southeast Asia’s Economies?
By Malminderjit Singh
Whoever prevails on November 5, the region is bound to face a more complex and challenging economic environment.
Talking ASEAN Supply Chains With Chris Catto-Smith
By Luke Hunt
A logistics specialist discusses economics, poverty and the nuts and bolts of climate change in Southeast Asia.
The Importance of Interoperability for ASEAN’s Digital Framework Agreement
By Albert J. Rapha
Creating seamless regional integration is crucial to the success of the bloc's pathbreaking digital economy agreement.
The De-risking State in Southeast Asia
By James Guild
Investors want high returns to be had in emerging markets, but they also want to lower their risk of exposure. Often, the state is the one expected to “de-risk” the investment.
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.
Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Top $200 Billion in 2022: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
A new report claims that the region's digital economy could be worth more than $200 billion this year, outpacing previous projections.
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 Do High Oil Prices Mean for Clean Energy in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Net energy importers may be forced into a quicker transition, but the same is not true of nations with a large amount of oil and gas at their disposal.
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.
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