ASEAN Rebound: Southeast Asia’s New Opportunity with Manu Bhaskaran

In this episode, recorded on 9 March 2022, we are delighted to welcome back Insight Provider Manu Bhaskaran. In the aftermath of the COVID crisis, Southeast Asia is back on a path to growth, although the continuing instability following the Russian invasion in Ukraine is having its own impact. As a keen, long-time observer of the region, Manu lays out the economic factors and key trends breeding new opportunities in ASEAN, which foreign investors need to know about, and weights the region's prospects given the fundamental shifts created by the war in Ukraine. Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/jp626LDc3x4TcBC17 Manu Bhaskaran is a leading Asia economist based in Singapore, with more than 30 years of experience in studying economic, political, and security issues that shape the business environment in Asia. He coordinates the Asian business of Washington DC-based strategic advisory firm, Centennial Group, directing its Asian economic research practice, which provides in-depth analysis of macro trends in Asia. He works extensively with investment institutions, government agencies, and corporations, and regularly presents his views on the economic, political, and business environment in Asia at business conferences and in-house briefings. He is a member of the Regional Advisory Group for Asia and the Pacific of the International Monetary Fund. Follow his work: https://skr.ma/1KmDj8DZ22Y2dPdA9 This podcast is provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended to provide financial, investment or other professional advice. Views expressed by third parties do not necessarily represent Smartkarma’s views. Smartkarma assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, compliance or completeness of the podcast or the information it contains. Users should not rely on the podcast or the information it contains when making individual, business or other strategic decisions and should always consult a qualified expert or professional adviser.