By the time this white paper is published in April 2025, the Osaka-Kansai Expo2025 will likely have already opened. The Expo is a place where we can propose solutions to the common challenges facing humanity, acting as a testing ground for future societies, and it is an opportunity for the further development of the Japanese and Kansai economies. I sincerely hope that all those involved will unite their efforts to ensure the success of the Expo. In light of these circumstances, this year’s “Kansai and the Asia Pacific, Economic Outlook: 2024-25” incorporates hints for considering the future from various perspectives, including international political and economic perspectives and the Kansai economy, while taking into account the uncertain future of the Chinese economy. We hope that this publication will contribute to the development of the Asia-Pacific and Kansai economies. Finally, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those involved for their cooperation in publishing this year’s report.