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AI Boom Boosts Global Trade Growth Across Asia

The International Monetary Fund reports that robust demand for artificial intelligence has significantly boosted global trade and economic growth in Asia. However, officials warn that concentrated supply chains and high debt levels present ongoing risks to financial stability.

By IUX24Oct 13, 2026, 5:07 AM UTC

Director of the Research Department at the IMF Silvana Tenreyro, Deputy Director of the Research Department at the IMF Petya Koeva-Brooks, Division Chief at the Research Department of the IMF Deniz Igan and IMF Communications Officer Jose Luis De Haro attend a press briefing during the IMF/World Bank 2026 Annual Meetings at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand,

Global trade expanded 8.3% between 2023 and 2025, driven by a 29% surge in artificial intelligence commerce that favored China and India, the IMF said on Tuesday.