The next stage

China would do well to move away from the public-led investment growth model.

China’s commodity trade

China can shake the world economy simply by consuming commodities like none other.

Going global

China is establishing an international board for foreign companies to list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Much to look forward to

Hong Kong has an expanding role as an offshore centre for the Chinese yuan.

Playing the middleman role

Hong Kong has integrated mainland China into the global economy.

Gateway to China

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is attracting global companies that are heading eastwards.

Fairy tale prosperity story

Taiwan has massive foreign exchange reserves, low unemployment rates, low inflation and strong domestic consumption.

Taking a hit

Even as Japan was moving steadily into economic recovery, it was slammed by an earthquake, a tsunami and a nuclear meltdown.

Damage control

The cost of rebuilding Japan’s quake-battered economy may reach US$300 billion, making the March 11 disaster the world’s costliest.

Reforming the commodities market

Tocom, which currently accounts for 90% of trading volume in Japan, is going all out to upgrade itself.