Central banks in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam have raised interest rates higher than expected to fight inflation and manage the currency. Our economists consider the impact on economic growth including a look ahead into Malaysia’s Budget 2023 and the possibility of a technical recession in Singapore while the Sing dollar remains a safe haven currency. We also review the uptick in Singapore’s medical tourism, and Malaysia’s new automotive roadmap.

00:33 - Roundup - Winson Phoon

03:45 - Fed hike - Suhaimi Ilias

05:36 - MY Budget 2023 - Suhaimi

12:25 - ID interest rate - Lee Ju Ye

14:49 - PH interest rate - Zamros Dzulkafli

17:39 - VN interest rate - Brian Lee

21:04 - SG inflation, SGD - Chua Hak Bin

24:24 - USD, Yen, Pound, SGD - Saktiandi Supaat

27:53 - SG Medical tourism - Eric Ong

29:25 - MY auto roadmap, EVs - Liaw Thong Jung

Producer: Noelle Lim, Maybank IBG