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SOUTH CHINA SEA, BRUNEI - JANUARY 26: A crane of Ampelmann on deck of a vessel on January 26, 2014 in Brunei. This system allows a safe access to offshore structures, even in high wave conditions

AMRO’s 2018 Annual Consultation Report on Brunei Darussalam

The Brunei Darussalam economy slowed down in 2018 but is expected to pick up in 2019, while inflation will likely continue to rise moderately.

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Japan: Moderate Growth and Inflation amid External Risks and Long-term Challenges

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.

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AMRO’s 2018 Annual Consultation Report on China

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.

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