Asian Economic Integration Report 2026: Leveraging Regional Cooperation and Integration to Navigate Global Uncertainties

This report highlights that Asia and the Pacific is continuing to deepen economic integration amid global uncertainties. It sets out the latest trends and discusses policy priorities to help strengthen resilience and advance inclusive, sustainable integration.

The report notes that trade remains the strongest driver of integration, with economies adapting to shifting policies and supply chains. Intraregional investment is resilient, supported by rapid digital growth and rising opportunities from artificial intelligence. Financial integration progresses slowly, highlighting the need for stronger infrastructure, better risk management, and improved cross border payments. Remittances and tourism remain robust, though high skilled migration is concentrated outside the region.