New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Economic prospects in East and South Asian countries are expected to remain solid despite elevated policy uncertainty, rising trade barriers, and lingering debt vulnerabilities, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026, released by the United Nations on Thursday.

Growth in East Asia is projected to moderate from 4.9 per cent in 2025 to 4.4 per cent in both 2026 and 2027.

South Asia's GDP is expected to expand by 5.6 per cent in 2026 and 5.9 per cent in 2027, following estimated growth of 5.9 per cent in 2025, according to the United Nations report.

Global output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic ...