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Asian economies feel the pain of the US-Israel war with Iran

Mar 25, 2026
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ANECDOTE

Local Businesses Passing Fuel Costs To Customers

  • Small business owners in Cambodia and Vietnam report huge rises in petrol and delivery costs that force them to raise prices.
  • A Cambodian restaurant owner and a Vietnamese beef seller said beef prices rose about 20,000 Vietnam Dong per kilo.
INSIGHT

Long War Could Cut Asian Growth Sharply

  • The Asia Development Bank warns the Middle East conflict could shave up to 1.3% off Asian GDP if it lasts a year.
  • Albert Park says prolonged war would also push inflation over three percentage points and force central banks to tighten, hurting growth.
ADVICE

Use Targeted Support And Trade Finance Quickly

  • The ADB will provide short-term budgetary support and trade finance to help countries import oil and gas.
  • Albert Park cautions these measures are temporary and countries must strategize with the bank to manage repayment and higher costs.
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