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15 May 2026
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15 May 2026
Update to Conditions of Use – Mobile Virtual Cards
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Three months after the Red Sea disruptions started, a further prolongation poses risks to Asia-Europe trade. Fortunately, there is a limited impact on ASEAN's trade so far, although certain products are more vulnerable than others. That said, caution is warranted given the potential for rising global oil prices, as inflation in ASEAN is sensitive to this.
Half of ASEAN's economies look set to cut policy rates in the second quarter this year, but rising rice prices may complicate matters. ASEAN's growing regional economic integration is a source of resilience and growth as some export markets slow. We flag key economic policies for each economy in the region, along with implications that investors should watch for.
