Asian economy

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The balance of global economic power is slowly shifting from West to East, with China, the world's most populous nation, and India leading Asian economic growth in the past decade.

Recent articles (3)

Is Indonesia now the best bet in Asia?

(10 February 12)

Indonesia has bucked the trend of slowing Asian markets to record its fastest growth for 15 years. But can it last?

China’s had its day and manufacturing is coming home

(10 February 12)

China took over from the West as the workshop of the world. But all that may be about to change, says James McKeigue. Here, he reports on the rise of British manufacturing.

Which Asian markets look the cheapest?

(07 February 12)

Cris Sholto Heaton looks at the valuations of several emerging Asian markets, and finds the cheapest one to invest in now.

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