Expansion will continue at a respectable rate, although it will be lower then previous peaks. Growing domestic demand will supplement exports, although the range of products in this sector is growing. South Korean chocolate pie, anyone?
Aviva exiting marginal markets
Agreements with Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and Bank of Xi'an will help attract clients of Indian and Chinese descent
Despite the effects of slower growth in China, most countries in the region have low sovereign debt, prudent fiscal policy and strong domestic demand to propel their economies further in 2012
With China still expanding strongly, its Asian neighbours are well positioned to maintain and build on their recent growth spurts. Issues for investors to watch out for include rising interest rates, appreciating currencies and domestic politics
Attractive stocks still available in most Asian markets
Money managers see a bright future for Asian markets, where global fluctuations matter less as consumer spending increases
Equity investments in ‘early movers’ like base metals may reap rewards
Recovery should set in by second half of 2009, but money managers are guarded on India, Taiwan and Thailand
Outlook cut for Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan