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– The Asian Development Bank has increased its growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 5.0% in 2026, up from 5.5% in 2025. This revision, announced in September, reflects a 0.1 percentage point rise from its July estimate.

The Asian Development Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9%. The bank cited prolonged global energy disruption and softer demand in parts of the region. The projection stands below the 5.1% estimate issued

Developing Asia attracted $644 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, up from $623 billion a year earlier, United Nations Trade and Development said in its World Investment Report 2026. The gain kept the region as the largest FDI recipient

KARACHI: Doing business in Pakistan costs about 34% more than in comparable regional economies, the Pakistan Business Forum said, warning that elevated operating expenses are eroding industrial competitiveness and leaving exporters struggling to match rival producers in nearby markets.

On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, led the United Arab Emirates (UAE) delegation to the Gulf-US Summit held on Wednesday in