Economic growth in Tonga is expected to remain moderate as reconstruction activity following the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai eruption and tsunami gradually decreases, but ongoing projects should continue to support the economy, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. However, a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could negatively affect the country’s economic growth.
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Tuesday 14 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Tuesday 10 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Inflationary shocks are expected to hit Tonga because of the war in the Middle East, raising concerns for the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT), which has introduced its February 2026 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) aimed at strengthening Tonga’s economic resilience.
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Thursday 13 November 2025
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Washington DC, USA
Tonga’s economy expanded by 2.7 percent in FY2025, supported by robust reconstruction activity, strong remittance inflows, a rebound in tourism, and stronger-than-expected grants inflows, the International Monetary Fund reported on 10 November, after concluding its Article IV consultation with Tonga. “The outlook is favourable but subject to significant risks.”
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