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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


Nepal's Economy to Slow in FY2026, Potentially Rebound in FY2027

Nepal, April 10 -- Nepal's economy is forecast to grow by 2.7% in fiscal year (FY) 2026, down from 4.6% in FY2025, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, Asian Development Bank's... Read More


ADB Report Highlights Global Risks to Mongolia's Economic Outlook

Mongolia, April 10 -- Despite rising risks to Mongolia's economic outlook stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, mining is set to remain a key driver of the country's growth through 2026 and 2... Read More


ADB Projects India's GDP to Moderate to 6.9% in FY2026, Rising to 7.3% in FY2027

India, April 10 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects India's gross domestic product growth to ease to 6.9% in fiscal year 2026 (FY2026, ending 31 March 2027)-from 7.6% in FY2025-before acceler... Read More


Pakistan's Economy Poised to Grow, But Downside Risks Significant-ADB

Pakistan, April 10 -- Pakistan's economy recovered as growth strengthened and inflation declined in fiscal year 2025 (FY2025, ended 30 June 2025), supported by tight macroeconomic policies and progres... Read More