Economic growth in the APEC region is forecast to reach 3.1 percent in 2025, slightly above earlier estimates, driven by strong trade and demand for high-tech goods, according to the latest APEC Regional Trends Analysis.
However, growth is expected to slow to 2.9 percent in 2026 as public debt rises and temporary factors fade. Trade performed well in early 2025, with exports up 6.5 percent and imports up 6.1 percent, but export growth may drop to around 1 percent next year due to ongoing trade tensions.
The report also warned that government debt in APEC economies could exceed 110 percent of GDP by 2026, and emphasized that regional cooperation and policy stability are vital to maintaining confidence and supporting growth amid global uncertainty.
Credit : CGTN
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