With investment prospects looking good Malaysia and other regional nations are expected to perform better this year. Daljit Dhesi interviewed Standard Chartered Bank chief economist for global research (Southeast Asia region) Steve Brice at the recent Fourth International Financial Planning Advisers Conference and Expo 2004. Excerpts from the interview.
StarBiz: What is Stanchart's outlook for the economies in the South-East Asian region this year, and what will be the main challenges going forward?