Key barometer of business sentiment in Southeast Asia.
Compared with 2012, business executives are optimistic about their profit outlook in ASEAN and are even more positive about 2014, with 84% of executives expecting an increase in profits. Respondents in Myanmar lead the way by sharing nearly unanimous optimism for their profit outlook in 2014.
Business executives highlight economic recovery (57%) and limited growth opportunities in other regions (55%) as the top reasons ASEAN markets will continue to grow in importance for worldwide operations and revenues over the next two years.