The APEC region remains resilient amid a more challenging global environment, with growth supported by strong trade, technology investment and digitalization. However, headwinds from higher energy and freight costs, weather-related disruptions, geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainty are clouding growth prospects. The outlook highlights the need for APEC economies to strengthen supply chain resilience, accelerate digital transformation, enhance food security and mobilize investment to support more diversified, connected and sustainable growth.