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Asia-Pacific economic growth outlook

Overview

Economic growth forecasts for the Asia-Pacific and ASEAN+3 regions continue to be revised upward, primarily fueled by global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology and high-tech exports. The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has raised its 2026 regional growth projection to 4.9%, noting that increased capital expenditure from major US technology companies is stimulating demand for data centers, networking, and electronic products. This trend is expected to help offset rising production and logistics costs. AMRO projects headline inflation at 1.6% in 2026 and 1.7% in 2027, though risks such as the El Niño phenomenon and rising energy costs persist.

The World Bank has raised its 2026 growth forecast for the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region to 4.5%. In nations including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam, AI-related products accounted for more than 70% of total export growth. Viet Nam saw a significant upward revision, with its growth forecast reaching 7.4%. Specifically, the World Bank has increased its 2026 economic growth projection for Indonesia to 5.2%, up from the 4.7% estimated in April 2026. This revision exceeds the projected 4.5% growth for the broader EAP region and is attributed to strong domestic consumption and a smaller-than-expected impact from rising energy prices.

While the AI-driven export boom supports these projections, the World Bank warned that heavy reliance on the AI investment cycle creates vulnerability to potential shifts in global technology spending. Additionally, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) noted that the global economy is facing dual pressures: a positive demand shock from the AI boom and a negative energy supply shock. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva further warned that global public debt is on track to exceed 100% of global GDP, presenting significant fiscal challenges.

Entities

World Bank · Asian Development Bank · Asia-Pacific · East Asia and the Pacific · Supply Chain Indonesia

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 18 sources
    East Asia and Pacific growth forecast raised to 4.5% on AI boom

    The World Bank raised East Asia and Pacific's 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%, fueled by an AI export boom, while warning of risks from technology spending reversals and high global debt.

  2. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Indonesia economic outlook: World Bank raises 2026 growth projection to 5.2%

    The World Bank raised Indonesia's 2026 growth projection to 5.2%. Officials are now targeting Rp13,000 trillion in investment to reach 8% growth through industrialization and high-value downstreaming.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Asian Development Bank raises 2026 Asia-Pacific growth forecast to 5%

    The Asian Development Bank forecasts 5.0% growth for developing Asia-Pacific in 2026, citing AI-driven tech exports as a support while warning of risks from El Niño and global conflicts.

Sources

antaranews.com · axiomatics.com · bahrainbulletin.com · bhaskarlive.in · biznis.me · businessbhutan.bt · businessreport.com · chinascope.org · cnbcindonesia.com · dunia-energi.com · en.baoquocte.vn · internewscast.com · jpnn.com · kienthuc.net.vn · laosnewswire.com · mediakampung.com · n1info.ba · okezone.com · ontheissuesmagazine.com · pymnts.com · republika.co.id · saisobserver.org · tekedia.com · thefuturist.co · tnonline.com.br · transgo.co.id · vtv.vn

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