https://www.adb.org/ en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:16:53 +0800 https://www.adb.org/news/adb-uzbekistan-economic-growth-remain-strong-2026-2027-supported-reforms-and-investment Uzbekistan’s economic growth is projected to remain robust at 6.7% in 2026 and edge up to 6.8% in 2027, following an exceptionally strong expansion of 7.7% in 2025, according to the latest forecasts from ADB in Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/viet-nam-economic-growth-remains-resilient-amid-global-challenges 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 report released by ADB. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/lao-pdr-economic-growth-moderates-amid-external-risks 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 2027—according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026—released by ADB. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/nepal-economy-slow-fy2026-potentially-rebound-fy2027 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, ADB's flagship economic publication. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/cambodia-economy-grow-4-5-percent-2026-under-early-middle-east-stabilization-scenario 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 edition of ADB's flagship economic report. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/timor-leste-economic-outlook-remains-stable-2026-and-2027-adb 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 private investments, and broadly positive expectations, according to a new report by ADB. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/georgian-economy-grow-5-5-percent-2026-amid-geopolitical-risks-adb The Georgian economy is expected to moderate in 2026 amid the slowdown in services driven by weaker external demand. Sustained Middle East conflict and heightened geopolitical risks can significantly slow growth further, according to a new ADB report. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/kazakhstan-growth-moderate-stay-resilient-adb-report Kazakhstan’s economic growth is expected to moderate in 2026 and 2027 as oil output nears peak production capacity and private demand softens, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, released by ADB. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/adb-projects-kyrgyz-republic-growth-8-9-percent-2026-rising-inflation 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 Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, ADB's flagship economic publication. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/adb-projects-maldives-growth-slow-sharply-due-middle-east-conflict 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 the Asian Development Outlook April 2026, released by ADB. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/adb-forecasts-resilient-gdp-growth-prc-2026-pick-inflation 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 prices and external uncertainty, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, released by ADB. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/pakistan-economy-poised-grow-downside-risks-significant-adb 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 progress in economic reform, ADB said in a report. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/asia-and-pacific-growth-slow-5-1-percent-weighed-down-middle-east-conflict Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, from 5.4% last year, weighed down by the conflict in the Middle East and continuing trade uncertainty, according to the latest forecasts by ADB. Regional inflation is projected to rise to 3.6% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, from 3.0% last year. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/adb-launches-6-billion-initiative-and-institutional-support-deepen-asean-capital-markets ADB announced plans to mobilize up to $6 billion by 2030 and provide institutional support to capital market regulators in Southeast Asia to accelerate the development of the region’s capital markets and strengthen its long-term financial resilience against external shocks. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/adb-forecasts-7-3-percent-growth-tajikistan-2026-highlights-industry-role-sustainable-expansion Tajikistan’s economic growth is expected to remain strong in 2026 and 2027, driven mainly by industry and services, according to ADB's latest forecast. Stronger industrial competitiveness leading to greater value addition will support long term growth and job creation. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/adb-projects-india-gdp-moderate-6-9-percent-fy2026-rising-7-3-percent-fy2027 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 accelerating to 7.3% in FY2027, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/adb-report-highlights-global-risks-mongolia-economic-outlook 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 2027, supported by the further ramp-up of the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine and sustained coal demand. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/philippine-gdp-growth-remain-subdued-amid-global-uncertainty 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 risks, according to a report released by ADB. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/sri-lanka-recovery-remained-resilient-2025-middle-east-conflict-clouds-outlook Sri Lanka’s economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.0% in 2026 and climb to 4.2% in 2027, following two consecutive years of strong 5.0% growth. 2026-04-10 https://www.adb.org/news/adb-launches-new-trust-fund-accelerate-progress-asean-power-grid ADB has launched a multi-partner fund to finance critical project preparation work for cross-border energy and transmission infrastructure within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)—the first such fund in the region. 2026-04-07