ASEAN Perspectives: Whoever gets the chips rules the trade
Thanks to the AI boom, tech-exposed economies like Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam are better positioned in trade.
Thanks to the AI boom, tech-exposed economies like Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam are better positioned in trade.
As a fast-growing region hungry for energy imports, ASEAN is vulnerable to high oil and gas prices. But it is equally important not to be too swayed by near-term energy...
Thailand will head to the polls early while the Philippines will host the ASEAN forum which puts a spotlight on its economy…
Growth outcomes will likely diverge across the region. But that divergence will not be through trade; exports across the region will likely perform well. Rather, the...
The elevated price pressures and dipping saving rates could see some consumers become more cautious.
While broad-based consumer-friendly policies are unlikely, a continued recovery in the job market will support consumption.
After a firm recovery in 2022, ASEAN’s 2023 consumption growth will likely stay resilient, even if at a slower pace, said HSBC.