Managing risks beyond borders in South-east Asia

THE annual Asean-US Dialogue is being held in Kuala Lumpur this week where discussions will undoubtedly be centred around ways the two economic blocs can circuit-break the current period of moderating economic growth in South-east Asia.

Discussion will also highlight how global economic dislocations are forcing firms operating in the region to take a wider view of the risks facing their businesses.

While volatile currencies, technological disruption and supply chain tensions are impacting companies and occupying the minds of CEOs and CFOs across the world, the situation is particularly acute for firms in South-east Asia.

Having seen stellar growth, particularly in the manufacturing sector and trade driven by growth in consumer demand over the past 10 years, risks are eme…