Economic integration in Asia steady amid downward pressures: report

BOAO, Hainan, April 20 (Xinhua) -- The pace of economic integration in Asia has been sustained despite COVID-19 inflicting heavy losses, according to a report released by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Wednesday.

Asia will still be in the process of economic recovery in 2022, with the growth rate expected to stand at around 5.2 percent, said the report titled "Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress," cit