ADB Chief Economist on APAC Growth Outlook
THE SO WHAT
Subdued APAC growth with Middle East conflict still distorting supply chains means operators should not bank on a clean macro tailwind to fix cost structures. If you’re exposed to Asian manufacturing or shipping, lock in alternative suppliers and logistics routes now rather than waiting for normalization that may not arrive on your planning horizon.
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