Region tipped to grow 5.4% this year; 5.2% next year
This is due to improving global demand, says research office; two key risks - interest rates rising faster than expected and a rise in global trade tensions
Singapore
GROWTH in Asia is expected to remain robust in the coming years on the back of improving global demand, according to a new report out on Wednesday.
But two key risks could derail this rosy outlook: interest rates rising faster than expected, or an escalation in global trade tensions.
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