Samarkand, 4 May 2026 – Finance leaders from China, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN have pledged to remain alert to excessive financial-market volatility and respond where necessary, as Asia faces a more uncertain environment shaped by shifting global liquidity, currency pressure, trade risks and geopolitical tensions.
The message came after finance ministers and central bank governors from the ASEAN+3 grouping met in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of the Asian Development Bank’s annual gathering. In a joint statement, the leaders said they would stay attentive to risks from disorderly market movements and changes in global liquidity conditions, while standing ready to respond in line with domestic conditions.
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