Question 1

Which East Asian stock market recently hit a new closing high, largely propelled by optimism surrounding Artificial Intelligence development and a rally in US tech stocks?

Accepted Answer

Taiwan's Taiex

Question 2

South Korea has announced a policy change to boost its semiconductor industry. What is the key change regarding the import of Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines?

Accepted Answer

The import time has been reduced from 34 days to approximately 9 days

Question 3

What is the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office's (AMRO) maintained growth forecast for the ASEAN+3 region in 2026, despite ongoing Middle East conflict concerns?

Accepted Answer

4.0%

Question 4

According to recent reports, which East Asian country's stock market has experienced blistering growth, with its main index hitting an all-time high, largely due to the AI-driven rise of chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics?

Accepted Answer

South Korea

Question 5

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's recent comments suggest a potential policy shift. What action is the Bank of Japan signaling a higher chance of taking soon?

Accepted Answer

Raising interest rates

Question 6

What is a primary factor contributing to the projected increase in Southeast Asia's e-commerce market to $289.8 billion by 2029?

Accepted Answer

A significant rise in digital payments and mobile wallet usage

Question 7

Which East Asian economy has recently seen a significant increase in its trade surplus with China, driven primarily by semiconductor exports due to the global AI boom?

Accepted Answer

South Korea

Question 8

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and supply chain disruptions, what sector is a key factor supporting resilient growth in several ASEAN+3 economies?

Accepted Answer

Semiconductors

Question 9

What is the projected inflation rate for the ASEAN+3 region in 2026, as revised by AMRO, reflecting prolonged disruptions from the Middle East conflict?

Accepted Answer

1.8%

Question 10

Taiwan's stock market, the Taiex, recently reached a new closing high. Which company's performance was highlighted as a key driver for the electronics sector's gains?

Accepted Answer

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.)

Question 11

What is the OECD's revised economic growth forecast for South Korea in 2026, an upward adjustment driven by strong semiconductor exports?

Accepted Answer

2.6%

Question 12

What has been a major impact of the Iran war on tourism-dependent economies in Southeast Asia, just as they were recovering from the pandemic?

Accepted Answer

Higher airfares and flight disruptions due to soaring fuel prices

Question 13

Which of the following countries saw its annual inflation rate accelerate in May 2026, partly due to higher prices for imported fuels impacted by the Iran war?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam

Question 14

According to recent reports, what is a primary concern regarding the South Korean stock market's recent success, despite its growth?

Accepted Answer

A heavy dependence on only two major chipmaking companies

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