For investors who are prepared to take a long-term view, Indonesia has a great deal to offer, including its low-cost base from which to operate. As this report examines, Indonesia may present a risk-return equation, but with Asia standing to benefit from global shifts, the country could be one of the winners. The next step is to introduce trade, economic and financial policies to boost investment.
Just as every expansion contains the seeds of the next recession, this report explains why the flip side - that every recession contains the seeds of the next expansion — is equally true, and predicts when the turnaround will take place.
This report evaluates the "SEZ" growth story in India, the opportunities and challenges these zones present to business, and how the saga is likely to unfold in the future in a changing country and world.
Despite a gloomy outlook for European economies, it is worth noting that the relative lack of major economic and debt imbalances in core countries points to a better ability to withstand the slowdown and the impact of the deleveraging
to come.
Times might be tough in Asia Pacific right now but as this report underlines, the current credit crisis does not change the demographics. Strong demand from Asia’s consumers and falling dependency ratios will provide the foundation for growth in the region, which in turn will support demand for real estate.
Speculation abounds on about how rescue plans will impact Europe’s banking sector and its property market. This briefing explores why businesses that are prepared to act and effectively manage their real estate portfolios will come out ahead in this changing landscape.
Riding Out the Storm: Asia may be feeling the financial crisis pain, but given the region's population growth, commodity resources and surplus savings, its long-term prognosis remains positive.
Riding Out the Storm: Asia may be feeling the financial crisis pain, but given the region's population growth, commodity resources and surplus savings, its long-term prognosis remains positive.