EconomyAI boom remains intact, but risks remain: ADB chief economist

Name: AI boom remains intact, but risks remain: ADB chief economist
Uploaded: 2026-09-23T03:34:54.000Z
Description: The Asian Development Bank has modestly raised its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 5%, up 0.1 percentage points from July, while leaving its 2027 forecast at 5.1%. Chief economist Albert Park says Asia’s AI boom remains intact, though risks including higher energy prices remain.

The Asian Development Bank has modestly raised its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 5%, up 0.1 percentage points from July, while leaving its 2027 forecast at 5.1%. Chief economist Albert Park says Asia’s AI boom remains intact, though risks including higher energy prices remain.

CNA 2026-09-23 03:34