Maybank’s economists attributed the “V” recovery of the countries to generous government subsidies, low-interest rates, high household savings rate and work-from-home policies.

They noted that the only ASEAN-6 economy that escaped recession is Vietnam, as the country’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index has risen significantly quicker and stronger than its ASEAN neighbors.

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An auto production line of VinFast in Hai Phong

Exports and retail sales saw a brief contraction, and have since normalized. The strong pick-up in domestic business and transport activities resulted in a “V” recovery in freight transport.

Meanwhile, Singapore’s economy is driven by surges in property transactions and semiconductor production and exports.

Source: VNA