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Southeast Asia (regional) articles

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Published 28 Sep 2026Data as of 23 Sep 2026 Macro & householdsADB nudges Southeast Asia's 2026 growth forecast up to 4.7%On 23 September ADB raised Southeast Asia's growth forecast to 4.7% for 2026 and 4.9% for 2027.
Published 28 Sep 2026Data as of 18 Sep 2026 T&S ViewT&S View: In BNPL consolidation, managing cancellations and early arrears may beat scaleWith Grab's acquisition of Atome, regional BNPL is entering a phase of absorption into large platforms.
Published 28 Sep 2026Data as of 15 Sep 2026 Competition & capitalGrab to buy 60% of Atome for USD 1.49 bn, remainder to follow in a second stageOn 15 September Grab agreed to acquire 60% of BNPL and consumer lender Atome Financial for USD 1.49 bn.
Published 28 Sep 2026Data as of 3 Sep 2026 Macro & householdsAMRO: regional public finances resilient as energy support and welfare lift outlaysAMRO's September quarterly fiscal bulletin: revenue rose year on year in most ASEAN+3 economies, led by income and consumption taxes.