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Asian Development Bank warns Middle East conflict may hit regional growth

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A new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) indicates that the conflict in the Middle East is increasing global geopolitical risks and posing downside risks to the economic growth of developing Asia and the Pacific. The ADB projects regional growth moderation to 5.1% in 2026 and 2027 under an early stabilization scenario, but warns that prolonged Middle East disruptions could slow growth and raise inflation.

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CGTN , Updated 10:58, 10-Apr-2026The conflict in the Middle East has amplified global geopolitical risks and intensified downside risks for the economic growth of developing Asia and the Pacific, according to a new report released by the Asian Development…

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A new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) indicates that the conflict in the Middle East is increasing global geopolitical risks and posing downside risks to the economic growth of developing Asia and the Pacific. The ADB projects regional growth moderation to 5.1% in 2026 and 2027 under an early stabilization scenario, but warns that prolonged Middle East disruptions could slow growth and raise inflation.

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“The conflict in the Middle East has amplified global geopolitical risks and intensified downside risks for the economic growth of developing Asia and the Pacific, according to a new report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday.”
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The evidence provided only contains general Wikipedia entries about the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. It does not contain any specific reports, articles, or data confirming the claim that the ADB released a report stating the Middle East conflict amplified geopolitical risks and intensified downside risks for developing Asia and the Pacific.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank to promote social and economic development in Asia. The bank is headquartered in the city of Mandaluyong, in Metro Manila, Philippines, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Development_Bank
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) is an Asian think tank focused on identifying effective development strategies for Asia and the Pacific, and on providing support to ADB member countries in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Development_Bank_Institu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Islamic Development Bank (Arabic: البنك الإسلامي للتنمية, abbreviated as IsDB) is a multilateral development finance institution that is focused on Islamic finance for infrastructure development a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Development_Bank
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“The Asian Development Outlook April 2026 projected that under an early stabilization scenario, regional growth of developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to moderate to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, from 5.4% in 2025.”
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The evidence provided only contains general Wikipedia entries about the Asian Development Outlook and the ADB. It does not contain the specific forecast data (5.1% for 2026/2027, down from 5.4% in 2025) required to verify this claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an intergovernmental forum of all 11 states in Southeast Asia. ASEAN primarily focuses on Southeast Asian economic development, peaceful coexisten…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Asian Development Outlook is an annual publication (available online and in print) produced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It offers economic analysis and forecasts, as well as an examinatio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Development_Outlook
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Four Asian Tigers (a.k.a. the Four Asian Dragons or Four Little Dragons in Korean and Chinese) are the developed Asian economies of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. Between the early…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Asian_Tigers
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“However, if disruptions in the Middle East last through the third quarter of 2026, the growth could slow to 4.7% in 2026 and 4.8% in 2027.”
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The evidence provided only contains general Wikipedia entries about the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. It does not contain the specific forecast data regarding growth slowing to 4.7% in 2026 and 4.8% in 2027 based on Middle East disruptions.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Asia-Pacific (APAC), also known as the Indo-Pacific, is a major geopolitical and economic region of the world adjoining the western Pacific Ocean and comprising the part of the Old World located o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia-Pacific
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Middle East is a geopolitical region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, the Levant, and Turkey. The term came into widespread usage by Western European nations in the early 20t…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Middle East and North Africa (MENA), also referred to as West Asia and North Africa (WANA) or South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA), is a geographic region which comprises the Middle East (also…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East_and_North_Africa
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“Albert Park, the ADB's chief economist, said higher energy prices will raise production costs and consumer prices, while export growth will normalize following last year's front-loading ahead of US tariff increases.”
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No evidence was found for this claim. The provided evidence only contains general Wikipedia entries and no specific reports or articles mentioning Albert Park's statements regarding energy prices, production costs, consumer prices, or export growth normalization due to US tariffs.
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“He warned that more persistent disruptions would make the inflation situation even worse and weigh further on growth across the region.”
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No evidence was found for this claim. The provided evidence only contains general Wikipedia entries and no specific reports or articles mentioning Albert Park's warnings about persistent disruptions worsening inflation and weighing on growth.
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“According to the ADB's forecast, under the early stabilization scenario, inflation is projected at 3.6% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, up from 3% in 2025.”
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No evidence was found for this claim. The provided evidence only contains general Wikipedia entries and no specific forecast data regarding inflation projections (3.6% in 2026, 3.4% in 2027, up from 3% in 2025).
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“However, if tensions in the Middle East last through the third quarter of 2026, inflation would rise to 5.6% this year.”
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No evidence was found for this claim. The provided evidence only contains general Wikipedia entries and no specific forecast data regarding inflation rising to 5.6% in 2026 due to Middle East tensions.
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“The report noted that despite having only modest direct trade exposure to Middle Eastern economies, developing Asia and the Pacific is highly vulnerable to spillovers transmitted through global energy markets, trade and transport networks, and financial conditions.”
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No evidence was found for this claim. While the evidence confirms the existence of the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, it does not contain the specific report detailing the vulnerability of the region to spillovers through energy markets, trade, and finance despite modest direct trade exposure.
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