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)

Bangladesh’s shoddy factories

(10 May 13)

The devastating collapse of a factory complex in Bangladesh has raised questions about business ethics in the West. Are the complaints fair? James McKeigue investigates.

China’s clampdown on luxury starts to bite

(08 May 13)

China’s war on corruption has meant a big drop in sales of Swiss watches. Other luxury goods could soon follow, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

The return of the gold rush

(25 April 13)

Asia has witnessed a sharp increase in sales of gold following the collapse in the price.

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