The Asian superpower is shielded from price shocks for now, being both one of the world’s largest oil importers and the biggest clean energy exporter. But weaker global growth from uncertain environment, could affect demand for Chinese exports, says Asian Development Bank economist Yothin Jinjarak.
The Asian Development Bank’s initial funding aims to de-risk cross-border grid projects and revive Asean’s long-delayed integration plan, despite ongoing technical and financial challenges.
With the Philippines and Vietnam reported to being the hardest hit markets in deepfake‑related fraud incidents in Asia Pacific, Josephine Romero of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business Advisory Council emphasised business’ role in driving AI literacy.
The war's economic impact extends beyond oil production to include global food and industrial supply chains, as fertiliser and petrochemical costs feed into agriculture and plastics, found a study by the Asian Development Bank.