SINGAPORE (Nov 29): Asia’s gross domestic product is set to grow by 3.9% in 2017 as the overall global economy grows by 2.5%, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

In a special report on Tuesday, EIU notes that the region will benefit as Japan attempts to use fiscal policy to stimulate demand, and China narrowly misses a slowdown in 2017.

However, several challenges still lie ahead. “China's debt problems pose danger, and slowing demand will force companies to look to countries such as India and Indonesia for future growth”, said the EIU report.

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