KUALA LUMPUR: Asean+3 economies are projected to grow 4.1 per cent in both 2026 and 2027, despite the impact of the Middle East energy shock, according to the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
In its Asean+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) October Update released today, AMRO said the 2026 growth forecast was unchanged from July, while the 2027 projection was raised by 0.1 percentage point, supported by stronger artificial intelligence (AI)-related exports and investment.
Inflation is projected at 1.6 per cent in 2026 and 1.7 per cent in 2027.
AMRO said the 2027 inflation forecast was also raised by 0.1 percentage point, reflecting higher energy costs and El Niño-related food price pressures.
