BANGKOK -- The author of a new World Bank report warned on Tuesday that developing Asia faces the prospect of a "third shock" to follow the trade war and new coronavirus outbreak.
Developing Asia urged to address expected poverty surge, financial distress

A child wears a mask in Thailand slum. The World Bank's forecast of a "third shock" could devastate economic growth and increase poverty across developing Asia. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
BANGKOK -- The author of a new World Bank report warned on Tuesday that developing Asia faces the prospect of a "third shock" to follow the trade war and new coronavirus outbreak.