Malaysia and Singapore are the standout beneficiaries of the AI boom in Southeast Asia, deeply embedded in the chip supply chain and data-center buildout. Trade data remains resilient, CapEx is hitting record highs, and both economies posted wider current-account surpluses in Q1. Malaysia additionally enjoys the best inflation story in the region thanks to generous fuel subsidies.
Malaysia and Singapore are the standout beneficiaries of the AI boom in Southeast Asia, deeply embedded in the chip supply chain and data-center buildout. Trade data remains resilient, CapEx is hitting record highs, and both economies posted wider current-account surpluses in Q1. Malaysia additionally enjoys the best inflation story in the region thanks to generous fuel subsidies.