SINGAPORE (April 6): The Asean+3 region's economy expanded by 4.3% in 2025, supported by firm domestic demand and robust exports, but downside risks emerged amid West Asia conflicts, according to the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro). Amro said the region's economic activity remained supported by firm domestic demand and robust exports, boosted by artificial intelligence (AI)-driven semiconductor demand, sustained investment, and strengthening intraregional economic linkages. He noted that the ongoing conflict in West Asia and disruptions to the global energy supply have materially increased downside risks to the Asean+3 economic outlook. According to He, Asean+3 is now the world's largest market, accounting for 28% of global final demand. "The long-standing view of the region as the world's factory, producing primarily for external demand outside the region, is increasingly outdated.

Source: The Edge Markets April 06, 2026 06:19 UTC