ASEAN+3 is projected to grow 4.0% in 2026 and 2027 supported by domestic demand and tech-driven exports. Inflation is forecast to rise to 1.4% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027, reflecting higher global energy prices.
Conflict in the Middle East and global energy supply disruptions have materially increased downside risks. As uncertainty rises, preserving policy flexibility is critical to preventing worse outcomes and enabling timely response.
This year’s report also examines ASEAN+3’s deep structural transformation toward a more regionally anchored economy with stronger intraregional linkages.
Watch the replay of the launch of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook 2026 report. AMRO Director/CEO Yasuto Watanabe opened the session with reflections on the region’s resilience amid a rapidly evolving global landscape, followed by insights from Chief Economist Dong He and Group Head & Lead Economist Allen Ng on the latest growth and inflation forecasts, key risks, and policy considerations ahead.
Download the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook 2026.