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)

China is heading for a well needed crash

(21 May 12)

China's economy is slowing down. And it could eventually go the way of Japan in a long, drawn-out crash, says Lars Henriksson.

A new blueprint for Southeast Asia

(03 May 12)

As China goes through a period of structural changes, other countries in Southeast Asia are moving to adjust – and are hoping to emerge from China's shadow. Lars Henriksson looks at one deal that typifies this exciting story.

The next destination for the financial crisis

(30 April 12)

The financial crisis started in the US, then moved to Europe. But the next shock is likely to come from China, says Merryn Somerset Webb. So what should you do?

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