Sumio Ishikawa

Sumio Ishikawa is the Lead Economist at the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), where he specializes in economic analysis and policy recommendations for the region. He has been recognized for his expertise in macroeconomic stability and growth, particularly in the context of Southeast Asia's evolving economic landscape. In a recent projection, Ishikawa highlighted that despite challenges such as mass layoffs in various sectors, Indonesia's domestic demand is expected to remain stable, supporting a projected economic growth rate of 5% for the year 2025.