BANGKOK — Countries in ASEAN are bracing for a slowdown in the second half of the year, after “front-loading” of exports before higher U.S. tariffs took effect boosted their economies in the last quarter.
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A container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at a port in Bangkok: Analysts predict slower growth in Southeast Asia in the second half of the year as “front-loading” of exports ends. © Reuters
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August 18, 2025 11:48 JST
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