IMF Flags APAC Economies Vulnerable To External Shocks

At the IMF Spring Meetings 2026, Financial Counsellor Tobias Adrian in a response to Business Today TV's Karishma Asoodani's question highlighted that lower-income, import-dependent Asian economies face the highest risks from worsening global conditions. While APAC financial markets remain deep and resilient, he stressed the need for stable macro policies and protection against rising food and energy prices.