Press Briefing Asia Pacific Department

The Asia-Pacific region remains a growth engine for the global economy. What lies ahead as the region navigates the energy shock from the Middle East war, the AI-driven technology boom, and ongoing trade reconfiguration? Join IMF Asia and Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan on Thursday, October 15, at 9:00 AM Bangkok time (Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. ET), for a press briefing on the latest Regional Economic Outlook, presenting updated forecasts, analysis, and policy recommendations for the region. https://www.imf.org/en/publications/r...