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Southeast Asia businesses brace for Middle East war economic impacts

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Businesses across Southeast Asia are preparing for economic consequences stemming from the Middle East conflict, including elevated transport costs and slower hiring. Sectors such as manufacturing and logistics are particularly affected.

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High transport costs, slow hiring: Southeast Asia businesses brace for impact amid Middle East war
For sectors such as manufacturing, logistics and construction, where energy forms a bulk of operating expenditure, uncertainty can translate into tighter margins and more cautious expansion plans, say businesses and experts.
CNA LatestMarch 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC

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