ASEAN's 2021 GDP forecasts show cautious optimism in COVID shadow

Vaccinations key as Singapore sticks to 4-6% outlook but Thailand lowers sights

Workers put up Lunar New Year decorations in Singapore on Feb. 8: The city-state is counting on an economic rebound this year. © Reuters

KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

February 15, 2021 09:14 JST

Updated on February 15, 2021 12:57 JST

SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asian economies this year are broadly aiming to regain the growth momentum they had before the COVID-19 pandemic triggered historic declines in 2020. A look at early forecasts around the region, however, shows a wide range of scenarios as risks continue to lurk.