AI Boom Helps Lift Asia Growth Outlook Despite Energy, El Nino Risks: ADB
The bank cited resilient investment, government stimulus and AI-driven exports as it trimmed its 2026 inflation outlook to 4.2%, officials said.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has slightly improved the forecast of GDP growth of developing countries in Asia and the Pacific (ATP) by 2026, to 5 per cent, with an expected increase of 4.9 per cent in July.
The Asian Development Bank updated its outlook. They improve prospects compared to July (4.9%). Lost half a point of GDP compared to 2025
ADB slightly lifts 2026 growth outlook, trims inflation forecast
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank slightly raised its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 5.0% from 4.9% previously while trimming its inflation outlook, saying resilient investment, government stimulus and AI-driven exports were countering the impact of energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
ADB raises 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia-Pacific economies
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its 2026 growth forecast for developing economies in Asia and the Pacific slightly to 5 percent, according to its Asian Development Outlook September 2026 released Wednesday.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) slightly raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for the developing Asia-Pacific region from 4.9% in July 2026 to 5%. ADB Director: Vietnam needs to shift to productivity-based growth. ADB maintains its forecast for Vietnam's growth at the highest level in Southeast Asia. ADB commits $70 billion to boost renewable energy in the Asia-Pacific.
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