Question 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?

Accepted Answer

4.7% in 2024 and 4.8% in 2025

Question 2

In 2025, Malaysia achieved its highest-ever approved investment figures. What was the total value of these approved investments?

Accepted Answer

RM 426.7 billion

Question 3

The fintech market in Southeast Asia is projected to reach a significant milestone in 2025. What is this projected market value?

Accepted Answer

$1.073 trillion

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

The services sector

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

8 percent

Question 6

In 2025, Singapore's economy experienced a slowdown. What was the projected GDP growth rate for Singapore in 2025?

Accepted Answer

0.0–2.0%

Question 7

Which country led Southeast Asia in IPO proceeds in 2025, with 13 listings raising approximately $2 billion?

Accepted Answer

Singapore

Question 8

The Bank of Thailand agreed with the government to maintain the current inflation target for 2025. What is this target range?

Accepted Answer

1 to 3 percent

Question 9

Which sector dominated the IPO landscape in Southeast Asia in the first half of 2025, contributing significantly to the capital raised?

Accepted Answer

Consumer

Question 10

According to AMRO's AREO January 2026 update, the ASEAN+3 region expanded by what percentage in 2025, outperforming expectations?

Accepted Answer

4.3 percent

Question 11

In 2025, the Philippine financial system remained stable. What was identified as a persistent source of potential risk despite this stability?

Accepted Answer

Domestic credit dynamics and real estate market imbalances

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

US$54 million

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

55%

Question 15

Malaysia's Budget 2025 outlined measures to reduce the deficit and boost revenue. What was the projected deficit reduction to in 2025?

Accepted Answer

3.8 percent

Question 16

According to a Money20/20 report, what percentage of senior fintech leaders identified Southeast Asia as their primary growth target for expansion?

Accepted Answer

Almost 23 percent

Question 17

In 2025, Indonesia secured a significant amount in investment, surpassing its national target. What was the total value of this secured investment?

Accepted Answer

IDR 1,714.2 trillion (approx. USD 60 billion)

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