Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the economic slowdown in Southeast Asia, with five out of six major economies experiencing a decline in GDP growth in the first quarter of the year due to trade uncertainties and U.S. tariff policies [1][2][4] - Thailand's GDP growth for Q1 2025 is reported at 3.1%, showing a slight decrease from 3.3% in Q4 2024, with exports growing by 12.3% but hindered by weak government spending and private consumption [1][4] - Indonesia's GDP growth has dropped to 4.87%, the lowest since Q3 2021, while Malaysia's growth decreased from 4.9% to 4.4%, and Singapore's preliminary data fell from 5% to 3.8% [1][4] Group 2 - The U.S. tariffs imposed on Southeast Asian countries are expected to create significant economic headwinds, with tariff rates announced as follows: Vietnam 46%, Thailand 36%, Indonesia 32%, Malaysia 24%, Philippines 17%, and Singapore 10% [2][3] - The tariffs are anticipated to severely impact Indonesia's manufacturing sector, particularly in the footwear and textile industries, as over 60% of its clothing and 33% of its footwear exports go to the U.S. [3] - Vietnam is also facing potential risks, with over 29% of its exports directed to the U.S., including electronics, textiles, and seafood [3] Group 3 - Southeast Asian countries are adjusting their economic growth forecasts in response to the trade uncertainties, with Singapore lowering its growth prediction from 1%-3% to 0%-2% [4] - Malaysia's central bank has revised its growth forecast to slightly below the previous range of 4.5%-5.5%, while Thailand's NESDC has adjusted its annual growth expectation from 2.3%-3.3% to 1.3%-2.3% [4][5] - Despite the challenges, Southeast Asia's economic development retains potential, with countries like Singapore and Indonesia investing in infrastructure and innovation to strengthen their digital economies [5]
面对关税压力,应对经济“逆风”,东盟多国下调经济预期
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-05-20 22:49