ASEAN Lifts 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.7%, Highlights Philippine Chairmanship Successes
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has revised its economic growth forecast for 2026 upwards to 4.7%, despite persistent risks from rising food and energy prices and Middle East tensions. Under the Philippines' chairmanship, progress was noted in areas like the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, with a focus on translating commitments into tangible benefits for people and businesses.
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