As the Covid pandemic takes a huge toll on the Chinese economy, the factory of the world, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping are stepping up to fill the void, The Straits Times reported.
Trade and investments are booming in the region, with nations such as Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia reporting soaring exports as customers globally scramble for alternative sources of metals, electronics and apparel, the report said.
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