Corruption continues to pose a serious threat in the Asia Pacific region, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). With an average regional score of 45 out of 100, high levels of corruption appear to have remained largely unaddressed over the past decade.
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A fall in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index has a corresponding impact on a country’s economic performance.
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