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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Xi’s Malaysia Visit: Strengthens Economic ties, Boost Regional Standing, and forging Long-term partnership

From the left: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, China President Xi Jinping and PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim – picture credit FB Sultan Ibrahim BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – President Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to Malaysia (April 15-17) has proven to be a watershed moment, solidifying a multifaceted partnership…

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