South Asia

• Country: Singapore

South Asia growth holds firm, but energy shock, weather pose risks: World Bank

The region is now expected to grow 6.9% in 2026, 60 bps higher than its previous forecast

• Country: Singapore

South Asia growth holds firm, but energy shock, weather pose risks: World Bank economist

The bank now expects the region to grow 6.9% in 2026, 60 bps higher than its previous forecast

• Country: Singapore

South Asia growth holds firm, but energy shock, weather pose risks, says World Bank economist

Inflation is expected to remain elevated into 2027

• Country: Vietnam

South Asia growth holds firm, but energy shock, weather pose risks, says World Bank economist

The World Bank raised its growth forecast for South Asia, citing resilient consumer demand despite an energy shock, but warned that persistently high oil prices, a severe weather shock and a global market correction could threaten the region's outlook.

• Country: Cyprus

South Asia growth holds firm, but energy shock, weather pose risks, says World Bank economist

• University / research
• Country: United States

Determining Spatial Patterns of Human-Tiger and Human-Leopard Conflict across South Asia through A Multi-Scale Regional Approach

Over the past two decades, significant population recoveries of tigers and leopards have driven a substantial rise in human-carnivore conflict across South Asia. Sustaining the long-term conservation of both species demands effective, adaptive conflict management. However, existing research is…