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Lao PDR's Economic Growth Moderates Amid External Risks

Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, April 10 -- Economic growth in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is projected to slow to 4.0% in 2026-from 4.4% in 2025-before picking up again to 4.5% in... Read More


Viet Nam's Economic Growth Remains Resilient Amid Global Challenges

Vietnam, April 10 -- Viet Nam's economy is forecast to grow by 7.2% in 2026 and 7.0% in 2027, from 8.0% in 2025, despite rising external risks amid heightened global uncertainty, according to a new re... Read More


Timor-Leste Economic Outlook Remains Stable for 2026 and 2027 - ADB

Timor-Leste, April 10 -- Timor-Leste's economic growth outlook is solid, with the economy projected to grow by 4.0% on average annually in 2026 and 2027, driven by private consumption, public and priv... Read More


ADB Forecasts 7.3% Growth for Tajikistan in 2026, Highlights Industry's Role for Sustainable Expansion

Tajikistan, April 10 -- Tajikistan's economic growth is expected to remain strong in 2026 and 2027, driven mainly by industry and services, according to the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) latest forec... Read More


ADB Projects Maldives Growth to Slow Sharply Due to the Middle East Conflict

Maldives, April 10 -- Economic growth in Maldives is expected to slow sharply in 2026 as the conflict in the Middle East weighs on tourism, energy prices, and fiscal and external buffers, according to... Read More


Georgian Economy to Grow at 5.5% in 2026 Amid Geopolitical Risks-ADB

Georgia, April 10 -- The Georgian economy is expected to moderate in 2026 amid a slowdown in services driven by weaker external demand. The Middle East conflict and heightened geopolitical risks can s... Read More


ADB Forecasts Resilient GDP Growth in the PRC in 2026, a Pick Up in Inflation

China, April 10 -- Economic growth in the People's Republic of China (PRC) is projected to moderate to 4.6% in 2026 and 4.5% in 2027, while inflation is expected to edge up amid higher global energy p... Read More


Philippine GDP Growth to Remain Subdued Amid Global Uncertainty

Philippines, April 10 -- The Philippine economy is projected to post slower growth than earlier expected due to rising global uncertainties, particularly from the Middle East conflict and downside ris... Read More


Cambodia's Economy to Grow by 4.5% in 2026 Under an Early Middle East Stabilization Scenario

Cambodia, April 10 -- Cambodia's economy is projected to expand by 4.5% in 2026 if global commodity market disruptions are not prolonged by the conflict in the Middle East, according to the latest edi... Read More


ADB Projects Kyrgyz Republic's Growth at 8.9% in 2026 with Rising Inflation

Kyrgyz Republic, April 10 -- Economic growth in the Kyrgyz Republic is projected to moderate from an estimated 11.1% in 2025, but remain strong at 8.9% in 2026 and 8.4% in 2027, according to the Asian... Read More