IMF press briefing on growth forecast for Asia and Pacific region in Singapore
epa10925016 IMF Deputy Director of Asia and Pacific Department, Thomas Helbling, speaks to reporters during an International Monetary Fund (IMF) press briefing on Asia and Pacific Regional Economic Outlook in Singapore, 18 October 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintains its growth forecast for the Asia and Pacific region in 2023 at 4.6 percent, with growth in the region expected to moderate to 4.2 percent in the year 2024. It lowered the growth projection for Singapore to 1 percent from 1.5 percent previously. EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG
