ADB has lowered growth forecasts for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.7 per cent in 2025 and 4.6 per cent in 2026 due to US tariffs, trade uncertainty, and weaker domestic demand.
China and India’s projections remain steady, while Southeast Asia faces sharper downgrades.
Inflation is expected to ease, while Caucasus and Central Asia buck the trend with upgraded growth driven by oil output.