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AMRO raises Asean+3 growth forecast on AI demand, resilient spending

Malaysia Times desk Original: New Straits Times↗ 7/27 13:11 X

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Asean+3 region is projected to grow by 4.1 per cent in 2026, up from the previous forecast of 4.0 per cent, before moderating slightly to 4.0 per cent in 2027, according to the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

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In its July 2026 quarterly update of the Asean+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) released today, the office said headline inflation is projected at 1.6 per cent in 2026, down from the previous forecast of 1.8 per cent, reflecting lower global commodity price assumptions.

AMRO said the upgraded outlook reflects sustained momentum in the region's technology sector, particularly robust demand for semiconductors and other artificial intelligence (AI)-related products, alongside a more favourable global commodity price outlook.

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Source: New Straits Times
Originally published: Jul 27, 2026
Updated here: Aug 15, 2026
Produced by: Malaysia Times desk (brief) — reporting by the source
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