 Asian Development Outlook (ADO) December 2025: Growth Steadies But Uncertainty LingersGross domestic product (GDP) in developing Asia and the Pacific is forecast at 5.1% in fiscal year (FY) 2025 and at 4.6% in FY2026. GDP in South Asia is forecast to grow by 6.5% in 2025 and 6.0% in 2026 driven by robust growth in manufacturing and services, particularly in India, where growth is forecast at 7.2% for fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026. For most of the South Asian subregion, growth forecasts have been retained from September 2025 edition of the Asian Development Outlook, where Bangladesh GDP was at 4.0% in FY2025 and 5.0% in FY2026, Bhutan at 8.1% in FY2025 and 6.0% in FY2026, Maldives at 5.0% in FY2025 and 4.9 in FY2026, Nepal at 4.6% in FY2025 and 3.0% in FY2026, and Sri Lanka at 3.9% in FY2025 and 3.3% in FY2026. In South Asia, Myanmar’s GDP was previously projected at -3.0% in 2025 and 2.0% for FY2026. As of December 2025, inflation in South Asia is estimated at 3.3% for FY2025 and 4.7% for FY2026. Author: Asian Development Bank Year: 2025 Download Tags: ADB, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Services  Transforming Energy Systems for a Low Carbon Future in Asia and the PacificThis report looks at the advancements and obstacles faced in the transition to a low-carbon energy future in Asia and the Pacific, and analyzes the region’s progress toward Sustainable Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) has been backing initiatives that enhance regional power grid connectivity as regional and cross-border planning becomes more important. Initiatives such as the Greater Mekong Subregion, the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation, and the Economic Cooperation Organization aim to expand cross-border power infrastructure and electricity trade. These examples illustrate how multilateral cooperation strengthens energy security and help achieve common climate goals. Author: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Year: 2025 Download Tags: UNESCAP, Regional Cooperation, Energy, Cooperation, South Asia, Sustainable Development Goals Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2025This report gives statistics on economic, financial, social, environmental measures, and select indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Statistics for Development Bank's members, including South Asian countries, cover figures for energy, transport and communications, and international trade and logistics. Author: Asian Development Bank Year: 2025 Download Tags: ADB, South Asia, Sustainable Development Goals, Transport, Energy Transition Readiness Assessment for Developing Asia and the PacificThis publication analyzes the unique conditions of developing Asia and the Pacific and presents what the countries need to transition to renewable energy. In South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation and Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation countries, power systems are being integrated to improve grid stability and let areas with high renewable resources to transmit electricity to areas with high demand. Author: Asian Development Bank Year: 2025 Download Tags: ADB, Energy, SASEC, CAREC |
