Asian economy

Gateway of India

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.

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Apartment buildings in Hong Kong © Jerome Favre/Bloomberg News

The two bubbles building in Hong Kong

(26 October 09)

Cash-rich millionaires from mainland China, and America's easy-money policies, are fuelling bubbles in Hong Kong's property market and stock exchange. So are these two bubbles about to burst? Cris Sholto Heaton investigates.

Indonesia stock exchange. © Ed Wray/Bloomberg

Indonesia: from basket-case to solid Bric

(23 October 09)

Ten years ago, Indonesia was a 'basket case' economy. Now it's one of the best-performing economies in Asia - and the outlook is excellent.

Kuala Lumpur at night. © Goh Seng Chong/Bloomberg News

Why you should dip a toe into Malaysia

(19 October 09)

Malaysia's stockmarket has been one of Asia's weaker performers. But the economy is stronger than many of its neighbours', and there are encouraging signs for the future. Cris Sholto Heaton reports from Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia's prospects, and examines the options for investors.