Asian Economic Integration Report 2025

The Asian Economic Integration Report 2025 highlights the pivotal role of regional economic integration in Asia and the Pacific's remarkable growth over the past two decades. The report reveals that Asia's trade integration is comparable to that of the European Union, with significant advancements in foreign direct investment (FDI) and steady progress in migration, remittances, and tourism. However, financial integration remains the lowest among the four dimensions. The expansion of preferential trade agreements (PTAs) underscores Asia's commitment to regional integration, though their impact has been limited. The report also emphasizes the growing importance of services, digital, and green industries in foreign investment, and the challenges and opportunities posed by geoeconomic fragmentation. Additionally, the report discusses the benefits of global monetary easing, the growth of Asian labor migration, and the need for regional cooperation to enhance tourism competitiveness and resilience.