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Revisiting the Impact of Financial Crisis on the ASEAN-5 Countries: Shock Amplification Perspective
The Asian Financial Crisis (AFC) and Global Financial Crisis (GFC) generated significant negative output gaps across the ASEAN-5 economies, with the GFC producing substantially greater long-run shock amplification.
Southeast Asia M&A 2026: Capturing Value in a Growing Market
Southeast Asia’s M&A market is showing a strong recovery, with deal value rising 44% year-over-year in the first seven months of 2026 despite an 11% decline in deal volume.
The Return of the Trump Tariffs: How Will Southeast Asian Firms Respond?
The reintroduction of US tariffs is creating greater uncertainty for Southeast Asian exporters, with recent measures potentially broadening both tariff coverage and legal authority.
Non-Tariff Measures: Impacts and Challenges on ASEAN
Non-tariff measures (NTMs) are becoming increasingly prominent in global trade, with the European Union applying stringent requirements covering product standards, sustainability, and environmental compliance.
ASEAN and Canada: Building Bridges with the Great White North
The ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership’s 2026–2030 Plan of Action and the anticipated conclusion of the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) signal efforts to deepen economic ties and strengthen Canada’s relevance in Southeast Asia.
The Effect of Exchange Rate, Gold Price and Oil Price on Stock Markets
Real effective exchange rates, gold prices, and oil prices influence stock market performance across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea in distinct ways.
Safeguarding ASEAN’s Digital Resilience through Cyber Insurance
ASEAN is experiencing increasingly frequent and severe cyber threats that create systemic risks across interconnected digital supply chains, exposing businesses to significant financial losses.
The Impact of Private Credit and Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth: Evidence from ASEAN-5 Countries
An analysis of ASEAN-5 economies from 1986–2023 finds that foreign direct investment (FDI), investment activity, and trade openness are positively associated with long-term economic growth, while excessive private credit expansion may undermine growth when lending outpaces productive absorption.
The Two-Trillion-Dollar Question: Is Southeast Asia Ready to Realize DEFA's Promise?
ASEAN’s completion of the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) marks a significant step toward deeper regional digital integration, with the potential to expand the region’s digital economy to US$2 trillion by 2030.
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