The World Bank predicts a slowdown in regional growth to 4.5% in 2026, down from 5% last year. However, this decline is expected to be less severe than previously anticipated. Franziska Ohnsorge, the Chief Economist for Asia, noted that AI-related supply chains are boosting growth in some economies, while ongoing high energy prices pose significant risks to the broader regional outlook.
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