Event: ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum 2018 Economic Outlook and Progress of Regional Cooperation and Integration in Asia and the Pacific 22 August 2018 Author / Speaker Cyn-Young Park The growth of developing Asian countries is expected to remain solid amid the continued robust growth in major advanced economies. Domestic demand will still be the main growth driver, as strong consumption will continue. Asia’s regional integration is deepening, and global financial market interconnectedness is intensifying, but the banking network could transmit shocks across borders. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Topics Regional Cooperation and Integration Economics Finance Governance and Public Sector Management