Developing Asia's gross domestic product is forecast to expand by 6.6% in 2013 and 6.7% in 2014, following the slower 6.1% pace in 2012;
Growth will rebound in the People's Republic of China, from 7.8% in 2012 to 8.2% in 2013 and 8.0% in 2014, driven by strong consumption and investment;
India's growth has the potential to pick up from 5.0% in 2012 to 6.0% in 2013 and 6.5% in 2014, but the South Asian giant must create a more favorable environment for investment if it is to sustain this higher rate;
Southeast Asia is benefiting from robust domestic demand and greater trade with its neighbors in the region;
Continued sluggishness in the United States, euro area, and Japan suggests that developing Asia must continue to shift toward more domestic demand and trade with emerging markets;
Inflation is expected to tick up from 3.7% in 2012 to 4.0% in 2013 and 4.2% in 2014. These pressures remain manageable for now, but will need to be monitored closely, especially as strong capital inflows raise the specter of potential asset market bubbles;
Developing Asia's favorable fiscal position cannot be taken for granted, as longer-term structural issues need to be addressed to ensure inclusive growth in the future;
Political risks are emerging as the main threats to the region's continued robust growth over the forecast horizon;
With its rising prominence in the global economy, developing Asia has become a major player in commodity markets;
Developing Asia's energy needs will expand in tandem with its growing economic influence, but its own endowment is insufficient;
Expanding renewable energy sources will not be enough to meet future demand. Consequently, Asia needs to invest in making conventional power cleaner and more efficient; and
Asia must aspire to the degree of regional cooperation and integration in energy by 2030 that currently prevails in Europe.