AMRO Keeps ASEAN+3 Growth Forecast at 4% as Middle East Conflict Lifts Inflation Risks

SINGAPORE, June 2 — The ASEAN+3 region is expected to maintain economic growth of 4.0 per cent in 2026 despite the prolonged Middle East conflict, although inflation is now projected to rise faster than previously anticipated, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO). In its June 2026 Interim Update of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook,…

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Malaysia To Lead Asia-Pacific Scouting With 2025 Induction Programme

Malaysia will host the Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committee’s Induction Training from December 2 to 6, 2025, marking a significant event for newly elected leaders. International Commissioner Norma Noordin emphasized its role in enhancing leadership, governance, and strategic planning for the next three years, aiming for cohesive growth in Scouting across the region.

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