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Global Energy Volatility Prompts Downgrade to ASEAN+3 Growth Outlook

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office has lowered its regional growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing energy supply disruptions and inflationary pressures linked to the ongoing global energy crisis. Policymakers are increasingly focusing on energy diversification and regional grid integration to reduce external vulnerabilities.
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