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2025年东盟宏观经济与资本市场展望:亚洲潜力新热土,出海重镇新机遇
2025-01-22 05:49

Economic Outlook - ASEAN is expected to maintain strong economic resilience, becoming a new emerging growth pole globally, with a projected GDP growth rate of 4.4% for Malaysia and 5.0% for Indonesia in 2025[5][10][14]. - The region's economic growth is supported by favorable policies, including fiscal reforms and consumption stimulus measures, despite challenges such as international trade contractions and inflation uncertainties[5][9][10]. Capital Market Trends - The Malaysian stock market is forecasted to reach a target of 1940 points by the end of 2025, with an expected price-to-earnings ratio of 15.4, indicating a potential increase of approximately 22%[47][52]. - Indonesia's JCI index is anticipated to rebound to 8200 by the second quarter of 2025, driven by interest rate cuts and stimulus policies[5][47]. Investment Opportunities - ASEAN's FDI inflow reached approximately $230 billion in 2023, showing a year-on-year growth of 0.3%, highlighting the region's strong appeal to foreign investors[43][44]. - Key sectors for investment include infrastructure, retail, and consumer-driven industries, which are expected to benefit from domestic demand and trade shifts due to geopolitical factors[5][10][36]. Risks and Challenges - External risks include the potential impact of U.S. tariff policies, which could lead to a decline in trade and investment flows, particularly affecting Thailand and Singapore[5][9][19]. - Inflationary pressures and fiscal deficits are concerns, with Thailand's budget deficit projected to reach 4% of GDP in 2025, up from 3.8% in 2024[14][15].