Japan: Supportive Macroeconomic Policies and Structural Reforms Needed to Strengthen Growth and Inflation
The Japanese economy has remained resilient, supported by domestic demand, despite a continued weakness in exports amid a global slowdown.
The Japanese economy has remained resilient, supported by domestic demand, despite a continued weakness in exports amid a global slowdown.
Myanmar’s economy has picked up in FY18/19 after slowing down during the six-month transition in FY18, supported by an improvement in business sentiment amid renewed reform momentum.
Vietnam’s GDP growth in 2019 is expected to be sustained by continued strong growth in manufacturing and services after robust growth in 2018.
he 2019 Annual Consultation Report on Lao PDR provides an assessment of the state of the Lao PDR economy in 2019, short-term economic outlook, risks and vulnerabilities facing the economy, and policy recommendations.
The Brunei Darussalam economy slowed down in 2018 but is expected to pick up in 2019, while inflation will likely continue to rise moderately.
Presentation on the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook 2019.
Following strong growth in 2017 and the first half of 2018, Singapore’s economy is expected to expand at a slower pace in 2019.
The Japanese economy continues to grow above its potential, while quarterly GDP fluctuated widely in the first three quarters of 2018.
The Japanese economy is expected to maintain moderate growth around its potential amid headwinds from global trade conflicts and domestic structural challenges, according to the 2018 Annual Consultation Report on Japan published by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) today.
The Chinese economy continues its moderating trend and growth is expected to moderate further to 6.2 percent in 2019 from 6.6 percent in 2018 due to structural adjustment, deleveraging, and headwinds from the trade war with the U.S. The U.S.-China trade war has become one of the major risks for the Chinese economy, putting downward pressures on confidence, exports, and growth.