Large parts of South and South East Asia have been hit hard by tropical storms in recent weeks, causing significant loss of life and widespread disruption. The human cost is tragic. Economically, however, the impact is likely to be limited, as the region’s main industrial and commercial centres have largely escaped the worst of the damage. The main economic risks are in agriculture, where crop losses could push food prices higher across the region.
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