Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, April 2015: Stabilizing and Outperforming Other Regions

Asia and Pacific, May 6, 2015

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Published: May 6, 2015
Series: Asia and Pacific

Outlook

The economic outlook for Asia and Pacific is stable and robust, with growth expected to hold steady at 5.6 percent in 2015, easing slightly to 5.5 percent in 2016, according to the latest Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific, published on May 7, 2015.
Although Asia will remain the global growth leader, vulnerabilities associated with increased domestic and foreign debt are rising.

Risks and structural challenges

Potential growth is likely to slow, reflecting weaker productivity gains, and the effects of aging populations and infrastructure bottlenecks in some countries.
Vulnerabilities associated with increased domestic and foreign debt are rising.

Policy assessment and priorities

The report finds that monetary and fiscal policy settings are broadly appropriate.
Boosting resilience and potential growth remain top priorities, with structural reforms continuing to play a big role.

Global value chains and financial integration

The report explores Asia’s role in global value chains and the factors affecting financial integration within Asia.

Key statistics and publication detail

Growth expected to hold steady at 5.6 percent in 2015.
Growth expected to ease slightly to 5.5 percent in 2016.
Report published on May 7, 2015.

International Monetary Fund — Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, April 2015

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