Despite inflation creeping up, exports and industrial output see strong growth – Vietnam’s May economic data shows that hope shines bright for its Q2 GDP growth. Brian Lee, economist at Maybank Securities, shares his take on the numbers.

While year-to-date SET is down almost 5%, Chak Reungsinpinya, Head of Equity Research Thailand, Maybank Investment Banking Group, maintains year-end index target of 1,600 – a 17% upside from the index current level. He shares his note of confidence.