Asia's Economic Recovery Faces Risks Amid Uneven Growth

Asia's economic growth is recovering post-pandemic, but risks remain including China's property crisis, geopolitical tensions disrupting trade, and potential tighter financial conditions.

Leading Asian companies like JD.com, Reliance Industries, and SM Investments Corporation are driving growth in the region.

Using IMF and World Bank data, the article ranks the 25 poorest countries in Asia by 2024 GDP per capita from $20,694 (Iran) to $5,226 (Nepal).

India has a large economy but also a very low GDP per capita of $9,892 due to its massive population.

Other low GDP per capita countries include Pakistan ($6,961), Myanmar ($5,349), and Tajikistan ($5,658).