Southeast Asia (regional)
ADB expects Southeast Asia to grow 4.7% in 2026 and 4.9% in 2027, with developing Asia's inflation at 4.2% in 2026.
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- 28 Oct 2026
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- 23 Sep 2026
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Key indicators and definitions
Compilers differ; compare like with like.| Indicator | Value | Definition and scope | Basis date | Source | Definition and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADB Southeast Asia GDP growth forecast, 2026 | 4.7%raised from 4.6% in the July outlook | ADB Asian Development Outlook forecast of real GDP growthDeveloping Southeast Asia (ADB grouping) | 23 Sep 2026 | ADB: Growth in Developing Asia and Pacific to Slow But Remain Resilient (2026-09-23) | Definition and sourceADB Asian Development Outlook forecast of real GDP growth Scope: Developing Southeast Asia (ADB grouping) Source: ADB: Growth in Developing Asia and Pacific to Slow But Remain Resilient (2026-09-23) |
| ADB Southeast Asia GDP growth forecast, 2027 | 4.9%raised from 4.8% in the July outlook | ADB Asian Development Outlook forecast of real GDP growthDeveloping Southeast Asia (ADB grouping) | 23 Sep 2026 | ADB: Growth in Developing Asia and Pacific to Slow But Remain Resilient (2026-09-23) | Definition and sourceADB Asian Development Outlook forecast of real GDP growth Scope: Developing Southeast Asia (ADB grouping) Source: ADB: Growth in Developing Asia and Pacific to Slow But Remain Resilient (2026-09-23) |
| ADB Developing Asia inflation forecast, 2026 | 4.2%revised from 4.3% | ADB forecast of average CPI inflationDeveloping Asia and the Pacific (ADB grouping) | 23 Sep 2026 | ADB: Growth in Developing Asia and Pacific to Slow But Remain Resilient (2026-09-23) | Definition and sourceADB forecast of average CPI inflation Scope: Developing Asia and the Pacific (ADB grouping) Source: ADB: Growth in Developing Asia and Pacific to Slow But Remain Resilient (2026-09-23) |
19 articles on Southeast Asia (regional)
Macro, credit, regulation, competition, digital infrastructure and T&S View.
Browse all articles- Regulation · 11 Nov 2026Consent and borrower rights in credit reporting: what Southeast Asian rules require
- Credit · 4 Nov 2026Alternative data and thin-file borrowers: where Southeast Asian rules let lenders use it
- Digital infrastructure · 28 Oct 2026Malaysia and Thailand central banks join MAS-led BLOOM initiative on cross-border digital money
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