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Round-up of our pieces on the impact of Covid-19 on the region

Published Mon, Oct 19, 2020 · 06:10 AM

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We published three in-depth pieces on how Covid-19 is impacting economies in the region over the course of this month. We've collated them here for your reading pleasure:

1. Corporate Indonesia headed for dark 12 months as demand dries up

THE two-week partial lockdown that is now in effect in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, the administrative capital Putrajaya and the states of Sabah and Selangor is not likely to have a significant impact on the economy, according to analysts at MIDF Research.

2. No quick fix in sight for anaemic Thai economy

THAILAND'S economy is heading for a contraction of between 8 and 10 per cent this year, and with mounting political unrest, dim export prospects and a reluctance to reopen borders out of fear of a Covid-19 resurgence, the prospects for a speedy recovery in 2021 look dim.

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3. Lockdowns in Malaysia 'will affect sentiment more than business'

COMPANIES can still operate according to standard operating procedures, but markets likely to be volatile, say analysts

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