30 March 2022
Bigger Picture: ASEAN tourism liftoff this year?
Wellian Wiranto, Economist, OCBC Bank, discusses how much of an uptick in the economy the region will see as more border restrictions are eased.

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22 July 2021
Across the ASEAN: COVID-19 Whallops Indonesia Again
The resurgence of COVID-19 infections in Indonesia sees the region's largest economy overtake India as the new epicenter for the coronavirus, and thwarts efforts by Jakarta to reopen the economy. Wellian Wiranto, OCBC Economist who covers Indonesia, joined us on Across the ASEAN to discuss the recent lockdown's implications on Indonesia's economic outlook.

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24 February 2021
Across the ASEAN: The Uncertain Outlook for the Malaysian Economy
Malaysia's 4Q GDP disappointed with an even bigger contraction, with worries that an economic recovery may be hampered by continued uncertainties. OCBC Economist Wellian Wiranto spoke to us on Across the ASEAN about the Malaysian economy, trends in Malaysian consumption and business investments, and where there may be signs of growth and optimism.

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9 September 2020
Across the ASEAN: Better Days Ahead for Malaysia's Economy
How much lower can you go if your GDP plunges by more than 17% as Malaysia's did in the 2nd quarter? OCBC Economist Wellian Wiranto thinks that the worse may be over for Malaysia. He joined us on Across the ASEAN to talk about Malaysia's prospects for a recovery, the role that domestic consumption plays in the economy, and if they're expecting the Bank Negara Malaysia to cut rates again at their Thursday policy decision.

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4 June 2020
Asia’s manufacturing sector on the mend
The latest PMI surveys showed that the sentiment among manufacturers across the region has been on the mend throughout the month of May. We find out from Wellian Wiranto, Economist, OCBC Bank, if this trend is likely to continue.

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