WASHINGTON, April 28 — Asia's growth is slowing due to the ongoing trade tensions, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Asia and Pacific Department director Krishna Srinivasan.

SINGAPORE, April 30 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has improved its Asia and Pacific region growth forecast to 4.5 per cent this year, up 0.3 points from the previous projection in October, partially due to carryover from stronger 2023 outturns and policy support.