In the media | 19 Jul 2023

BFM: Misplaced optimism in Asia’s economy

Alex Holmes

Alex Holmes

Lead Economist

Alex Holmes, Senior Economist at Oxford Economics, joins  BFM 89.9 The Business Station to discuss misplaced optimism in Asia’s economy.

Listen to the full interview below:

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