World Bank Forecasts Stable Growth for East Asia & Pacific Amid Global Uncertainty; AI Adoption Key
The World Bank projects the East Asia and Pacific region to achieve 4.5% economic growth in 2026, identifying AI adoption as crucial for sustained development and job creation. However, disparities in technology adoption and infrastructure needs remain significant challenges.
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