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Global uncertainties could hinder Asean's growth, says World Bank economist

Published on 9 Jan 2025 7:03:21 PM

A World Bank senior economist says geopolitics, economic headwinds, and policy uncertainties are the three main risk factors confronting Asean.

Speaking at a panel discussion at the Asean Economic Opinion Leaders Conference: Outlook for 2025 on Thursday (Jan 9), Aakash Mohpal highlighted that slower growth in China has also affected economic growth in Asean.

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A World Bank senior economist says geopolitics, economic headwinds, and policy uncertainties are the three main risk factors confronting Asean.

Speaking at a panel discussion at the Asean Economic Opinion Leaders Conference: Outlook for 2025 on Thursday (Jan 9), Aakash Mohpal highlighted that slower growth in China has also affected economic growth in Asean.

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asean, geopolitics, economic headwinds, policy uncertainties, world bank, aakash mohpal, gdp growth, gaza conflict, china, trade distortions

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