TOKYO -- Economists have downgraded 2022 growth forecasts for the Philippines and Thailand as they expect a tailwind from eased COVID-19 restrictions to be offset by soaring crude oil prices and shrinking exports due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Economists downgrade GDP forecasts for the Philippines and Thailand
Western sanctions on Russia have sparked a rally in oil prices that is negatively impacting Thailand's economy. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Economists have downgraded 2022 growth forecasts for the Philippines and Thailand as they expect a tailwind from eased COVID-19 restrictions to be offset by soaring crude oil prices and shrinking exports due to the Russia-Ukraine war.