According to the Asian Development Bank’s latest outlook, economic expansion across developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.0% in 2026. The region experienced a 5.5% growth rate in 2025, and the new forecast for 2026 is 0.1 percentage points higher than the bank’s July prediction. Growth is anticipated to reach 5.1% in 2027, driven by investments, increased public expenditure, and ongoing demand for technology exports related to artificial intelligence.