U.S. Keeps Southeast Asia on FX Watch List

U.S. Keeps Southeast Asia on FX Watch List

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The video discusses the Treasury's watchlist, highlighting that Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam remain on it, with Vietnam showing progress. Thailand avoided the list but may face scrutiny due to its trade surplus with the US. Official responses from Singapore and Thailand emphasize their economic policies and currency management, with Thailand defending against currency manipulation claims.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were retained on the watchlist according to the transcript?

Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam

Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore

Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key threshold that Thailand may have exceeded, according to recent US data?

Foreign exchange reserves

Inflation rate

Current account deficit

US goods trade surplus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main policy tool used by the Monetary Authority of Singapore?

Trade tariffs

Foreign exchange rate

Fiscal policy

Interest rate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Thailand attempting to narrow its current account surplus?

Increasing exports

Reducing imports

Boosting public and private investments

Devaluing its currency

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Thailand argue it should not be judged for currency manipulation?

It has a trade deficit

Its currency was the strongest in the region in 2019

It has high foreign reserves

It has low inflation