Rapid disinflation and resilient growth will help Asia Pacific achieve a "soft landing" even though economic expansion is expected to slow over the next two years, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.

Commonly referred to as APAC, the Asia Pacific region is a part of the world defined by its proximity to the Western Pacific Ocean, typically including much of East Asia, South Asia and Oceania.

The International Monetary Fund boosted its growth forecast for Asia this year, reflecting a rosier outlook for the region’s two largest economies and flagging a possible upward revision in its outlook for China.

The upward revision reflects upgrades for China, the IMF said, where it expects policy stimulus to provide support.