After a challenging couple of years, there are signs that #SoutheastAsia [2] is rising from the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, output growth in the region rebounded to 2.9% with projections to further strengthen to 4.9% in 2022.
However, the region is facing global headwinds, including #trade [3] and supply chain disruptions, prolonged #unemployment [4], emerging variants, higher #inflation [5], and tighter interest rates.
How will the region tackle these challenges and sustain recovery?
- Join the ASEAN Economic Outlook webinar where economists will discuss the region’s #outlook [6]. They will also look at the challenges facing central banks in the region and the role of financial connectedness, #integration [7], and trade in sustaining the region’s growth.
- Thursday, 28 April, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Viet Nam Time)
- Registration is free: https://seads.adb.org/events/asean-economic-outlook-prospects-growth-and-regional-cooperation [8]
During the webinar, the speakers will discuss:
The economic outlook for the region
- The role of trade, trade disruptions, and trade agreements
- Financial connectedness and financial integration
- Challenges facing central banks in the region.