ASEAN at a Crossroads: Pathways for Deeper Economic Integration
April 6, 2026
This paper argues that the persistence of modest intra-ASEAN integration reflects structural constraints that trade liberalization initiatives alone cannot resolve.
April 6, 2026
Allen Ng, Catharine Kho, Haobin Wang, Jun Ee Yohnsen Ang, Kriti Andhare, Naoaki Inayoshi, Yuhong Wu
This paper argues that the persistence of modest intra-ASEAN integration reflects structural constraints that trade liberalization initiatives alone cannot resolve.
January 21, 2026
Allen Ng, Catharine Kho, Haobin Wang, Jun Ee Yohnsen Ang, Kriti Andhare, Megan Chong, Naoaki Inayoshi, Yuhong Wu
In the January 2026 update of the AREO, AMRO projects growth of the ASEAN+3 region to moderate to 4.0 percent in 2026.
November 6, 2025
Akifumi Fujii, Kittiya Manivong, Naoaki Inayoshi, Nguyen Thi Kim Cuc, Poh Lynn Ng, Ravisara Hataiseree, Thai Yangsingkham, Trung Thanh Vu
Lao PDR’s economy is expected to support continued moderate growth of 4.4 percent in 2025 and 4.2 percent in 2026.
October 9, 2025
Allen Ng, Catharine Kho, Haobin Wang, Jun Ee Yohnsen Ang, Kriti Andhare, Naoaki Inayoshi, Yuhong Wu
AMRO forecasts the ASEAN+3 region to grow 4.1 percent in 2025 and 3.8 percent in 2026.
July 23, 2025
Allen Ng, Catharine Kho, Haobin Wang, Jun Ee Yohnsen Ang, Kriti Andhare, Naoaki Inayoshi, Yuhong Wu
AMRO forecasts the ASEAN+3 region to grow at region to grow at 3.8 percent in 2025 and 3.6 percent in 2026.
May 15, 2025
This working paper explores Lao PDR’s remarkable goods export growth from 2010 to 2021 despite its geographical disadvantages as a landlocked country.
April 15, 2025
Allen Ng, Andrew Tsang, Anthony Tan, Byunghoon Nam, Catharine Kho, Chunyu Yang, Fan Zhai, Haobin Wang, Jade Vichyanond, Jinho Choi, Jungsung Kim, Lay Lay Aung, Megan Chong, Naoaki Inayoshi, Nguyen Thi Kim Cuc, Pim-orn Wacharaprapapong, Poh Lynn Ng, Seung Hyun (Luke) Hong, Tanyasorn Ekapirak, Vanne Khut, Wanwisa May Vorranikulkij, Wee Chian Koh, Xianguo (Jerry) Huang, Yuhong Wu
The ASEAN+3 region maintained stable growth of 4.3 percent in 2024 despite various uncertainties and is positioned to remain resilient.
April 15, 2025
By charting new growth pathways, the region can reinvigorate economic development that is not only dynamic but also inclusive, equitable, and sustainable.
January 21, 2025
Allen Ng, Catharine Kho, Haobin Wang, Marthe M. Hinojales, Megan Chong, Naoaki Inayoshi, Yuhong Wu
In the January 2025 update of the AREO, AMRO forecasts the ASEAN+3 region to grow at 4.2 percent in 2025.
December 10, 2024
Akifumi Fujii, Naoaki Inayoshi, Nguyen Thi Kim Cuc, Poh Lynn Ng, Ravisara Hataiseree, Somphone Changdabout, Sumio Ishikawa, Thai Yangsingkham
Lao PDR is projected to sustain moderate growth of 4.6 percent in 2025. However, significant challenges, including kip depreciation and persistent high inflation, are hampering its growth prospects.