April 29, 2024
This policy perspective paper assesses the recent fiscal developments and outlook in ASEAN+3 member economies, and discusses the policy issues to strike the right balance between restoring fiscal buffers and carrying out an active fiscal policy, while transitioning to fiscal normality.
April 25, 2024
The near-term outlook for the Korean economy has improved, supported by the recovery of exports, and inflation is expected to decline further toward the target.
November 27, 2023
The Philippines’ economic recovery is expected to remain robust amid high inflation and weaker external demand.
May 22, 2023
The economic fallout from the prolonged pandemic has required extensive policy responses, leaving a large dent in policy space.
April 4, 2023
The Korean economy has recovered strongly from the pandemic, led by robust export growth and a strong rebound in private consumption. However, inflation remains elevated and the economic outlook in the near term has deteriorated amid tighter financial conditions and weakening external demand.
January 18, 2023
ASEAN+3 member economies have rolled out fiscal stimulus measures to protect both lives and livelihoods against the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 12, 2022
Lao PDR’s economy is expected to recover gradually from the pandemic crisis, expanding by 3.5 percent in 2022.
July 20, 2022
The Philippine economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to gain traction. AMRO forecasts the GDP to grow strongly by 6.9 percent in 2022 and moderate to 6.5 percent in 2023.
October 26, 2021
Many countries are facing two potentially conflicting policy priorities – supporting economic recovery and rebuilding policy space – in the post-pandemic period.
July 1, 2021
Can the Philippines inject additional stimulus into the economy and still maintain fiscal sustainability? The answer is that the country needs to spend more to achieve strong economic recovery in the face of the coronavirus-led recession. And the good news is, it can afford to do so, and maintain debt sustainability at the same time.
