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This study set covers Global Finance through
17 practice questions.
A collection of fact-based multiple-choice questions on the latest financial news and economic developments in Southeast Asia, focusing on recent announcements and updated information for 2024-2025. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Southeast Asia's Economic Pulse: Latest Investment, Fintech, and Growth Insights for 2025 study set below.
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1
According to the ASEAN Economic Outlook report released in September 2024, what is the projected regional real GDP growth for ASEAN in 2024 and 2025?
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A
4.7% in 2024 and 4.8% in 2025
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B
4.5% in 2024 and 4.7% in 2025
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C
5.0% in 2024 and 5.1% in 2025
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D
4.2% in 2024 and 4.3% in 2025
2
In 2025, Malaysia achieved its highest-ever approved investment figures. What was the total value of these approved investments?
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A
RM 426.7 billion
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B
RM 384.4 billion
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C
RM 285.2 billion
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D
RM 219.6 billion
3
The fintech market in Southeast Asia is projected to reach a significant milestone in 2025. What is this projected market value?
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A
$1.073 trillion
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B
$907 billion
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C
$1 trillion
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D
$750 billion
4
What was the primary driver of Malaysia's strong investment performance in the first nine months of 2025, accounting for 65.9% of approved investments?
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A
The services sector
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B
The manufacturing sector
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C
The primary sector
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D
Foreign direct investment
5
According to KPMG's outlook, Vietnam's GDP is forecast to expand by what percentage in 2025, after growing by 7.09% in 2024?
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A
8 percent
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B
7 percent
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C
6.5 percent
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D
7.5 percent
6
In 2025, Singapore's economy experienced a slowdown. What was the projected GDP growth rate for Singapore in 2025?
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A
0.0–2.0%
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B
2.7–2.9%
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C
3.5%
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D
1.0–3.0%
7
Which country led Southeast Asia in IPO proceeds in 2025, with 13 listings raising approximately $2 billion?
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A
Singapore
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B
Malaysia
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C
Indonesia
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D
Vietnam
8
The Bank of Thailand agreed with the government to maintain the current inflation target for 2025. What is this target range?
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A
1 to 3 percent
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B
0.5 to 1.5 percent
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C
1 to 2 percent
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D
2 to 4 percent
9
Which sector dominated the IPO landscape in Southeast Asia in the first half of 2025, contributing significantly to the capital raised?
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A
Consumer
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B
Real estate
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C
Energy & resources
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D
Financial services
10
According to AMRO's AREO January 2026 update, the ASEAN+3 region expanded by what percentage in 2025, outperforming expectations?
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A
4.3 percent
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B
4.1 percent
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C
3.8 percent
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D
4.5 percent
11
In 2025, the Philippine financial system remained stable. What was identified as a persistent source of potential risk despite this stability?
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A
Domestic credit dynamics and real estate market imbalances
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B
High inflation
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C
Weakening currency
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D
External debt levels
12
Which country saw its Gross National Income (GNI) per capita increase, leading to its reclassification to upper-middle-income status by the World Bank in 2025?
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A
Vietnam
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B
Indonesia
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C
Philippines
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D
Thailand
13
According to a Deloitte report on Southeast Asia's IPO market in 2025, what was the average IPO deal size, more than doubling from the previous year?
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A
US$54 million
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B
US$27 million
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C
US$10 million
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D
US$75 million
14
In 2025, Singapore led Southeast Asia in AI investment, attracting a significant portion of the region's private AI funding. What percentage of all ASEAN-10 AI investment did Singapore capture?
15
Malaysia's Budget 2025 outlined measures to reduce the deficit and boost revenue. What was the projected deficit reduction to in 2025?
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A
3.8 percent
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B
3.5 percent
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C
4.0 percent
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D
3.0 percent
16
According to a Money20/20 report, what percentage of senior fintech leaders identified Southeast Asia as their primary growth target for expansion?
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A
Almost 23 percent
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B
Over 15 percent
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C
Around 10 percent
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D
More than 30 percent
17
In 2025, Indonesia secured a significant amount in investment, surpassing its national target. What was the total value of this secured investment?
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A
IDR 1,714.2 trillion (approx. USD 60 billion)
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B
IDR 1,500 trillion (approx. USD 50 billion)
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C
IDR 1,800 trillion (approx. USD 65 billion)
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D
IDR 1,600 trillion (approx. USD 55 billion)
