Growth remains robust, but is projectedto ease slightly to 6.8 percent in 2017, comparedwith 7.0percent in 2016. Exports of clothing and other textileproducts have moderated andthe construction sector isshowing signs of easing. Offsetting deceleration in theexports ofclothing and other textile products, is the risingshare of non-textile product exports, especiallythe exportsof electrical machinery, equipment and auto parts, attractedby improvedconnectivity and access to a more reliable energysupply. Efforts to increase tourism potentialseem to bepaying off with a marked increase in the arrival of foreigntourists. Real growthis projected to remain strong,expanding at 6.9 percent in 2018. The medium-termoutlookremains positive, boosted by export diversificationand underpinned by healthy inflows offoreign directinvestment (FDI) and an improving global outlook. A possibleslowdown ofthe regional economy, especially China, andpotential election-related uncertainties posedownside risksto the outlook.
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