Asia's uneven economic resilience amid AI, climate and financing pressures

Nikkei Asia reports that, as the IMF and World Bank meetings ended in Bangkok, the IMF projected 4.8% growth for Asia and the Pacific in 2026 and 4.4% in 2027. AI-related exports are helping economies tied to the technology supply chain, but others are missing out. The report also highlights climate risks and differences in countries' ability to attract private investment.