Sentiment in the Chinese economy perked up further in June, confirming our view that the worst is over. In the second quarter the economy is likely to have picked up steam again. However, we are not expecting a strong upswing.

The three largest economies in East Asia – China, Japan, and Korea – are much more closely integrated and are much better prepared for the coming upswing than widely perceived in Europe.

In February sentiment in the Chinese economy brightened up for the third straight time. While giving no cause for euphoria, the latest figures are fueling new hopes that the economic measures undertaken by the government are starting to bite and that the economic situation is gradually stabilizing.

Asia is the most dynamic economic region in the world and when reference is made to the Asian economic miracle, all eyes turn almost inevitably to China and India.

The climate on the financial markets is getting harsher. For three weeks now shares have been tumbling around the globe – including Asia.

The Asian emerging markets can look back on a very successful year. The outlook for this year remains positive.

The Asian emerging markets can look back on a very successful year. After a brief slowdown in growth Thailand returned to its old form and in South Korea as well the domestic economy, which had fallen short of expectations in the previous years, regained momentum.

Emerging markets in Asia are the world‘s most dynamic economic region. The same will be true in 2006. Exports are the force driving this boom.