China: Growth Remains Strong with Receded Domestic Short-term Risks, yet Further Reforms Needed

China’s economy grew strongly in 2017, driven by expanding consumption, exports and services while near-term domestic risks to growth and domestic macroeconomic stability have receded according to the Annual Consultation Report on China published by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) today.

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Vietnam: Strong Growth Prospect but Continued Efforts Needed to Strengthen Financial Soundness and Fiscal Sustainability

Vietnam’s economy rebounded strongly in 2017 with positive short-term outlook, aided by improved global prospects and strengthened domestic demand, according to the 2017 Annual Consultation Report on Vietnam published by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) today.

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Japan: Higher Growth and Inflation Achieved, yet Challenges Remain to Sustain Strong Performance

SINGAPORE, April 3, 2018 – Abenomics has successfully raised both growth and inflation for Japan, while challenges remain in sustaining the strong performance in the medium-term. This is according to the…

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Korea: Pursuing Inclusive Growth with Active Use of Fiscal Policy amid Strong Growth Momentum

Korea’s economic growth is expected to gain traction in 2018 boosted by external demand, but is likely to moderate slightly due to weaker private investment, according to the 2017 Annual Consultation Report on Korea published by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) today.

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