Asia-Pacific growth outlook softens for 2026-27: ADB

Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1 per cent in 2026-27 from 5.4 per cent, amid Middle East conflict and trade uncertainty.
Inflation may rise to 3.6 per cent in 2026. Prolonged conflict remains a key risk.
China’s growth will ease, while India stays resilient.
Pacific economies face sharper slowdown, though domestic demand and AI-led sectors offer support.