Monthly Regional Update (May 2021)
17 May 2021
Regional Economic and Policy Developments in May
ASEAN exports will benefit from global recovery; Vietnam and Indonesia would lead peers
Cambodia’s government plans to reopen international tourism by 4Q21; virus resurgence remains a challenge
Lao PDR: Exports and investment would support growth in 2021 but new outbreaks could weaken pace of recovery
Myanmar: US and EU extend sanctions; ASEAN urges Myanmar end violence but it still has a long way to go
Vietnam targets services sector to contribute 50% of GDP by 2030; economic reforms would support goal
Indonesia’s economy contracts by slower pace in 1Q21; exports and investment should be key growth drivers
Philippines: Higher economic risks given surging COVID-19 cases and high public debt level
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