Southeast Asia Banks Face a Tougher Second Half

Bank lending across Southeast Asia is expected to slow as weaker global trade, higher interest rates, and persistent inflation weigh on credit demand. While banks in markets such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia have remained relatively resilient, rising asset quality risks and softer loan growth are clouding the outlook. As economic conditions become more challenging, which banking systems are best placed to weather the slowdown, and where are the biggest risks emerging?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.