The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its 2025 growth forecast for Asia upward to 4.5%, marking a 0.6 percentage point increase from its earlier projection. This adjustment is driven by robust export performance, increased investment in artificial intelligence, and strengthened intraregional trade. Despite the positive outlook, the IMF cautions that rising U.S. tariffs and global debt levels pose significant risks to the region's economic stability.