Consumer staples, financials to drive investment interest in Asean
Covid and digitalisation will have an impact on investments in Asean markets, although in the long run, the outlook is generally positive for the region, Eastspring experts said.
The spread of Covid-19 and low vaccination rates will continue to be a challenge in Southeast Asia, but sectors such as consumer staples and financials offer opportunities for investors, experts from Eastspring Investments said.
Companies that are able to adapt to digitalisation are of particular interest to the firm, which functions as the asset management business of Prudential PLC and is understood to manage some of the insurer's assets.
Ari Pitoyo
“Companies need to…
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