China

As a country, Japan's rocky ride through the global downturn has led some commentators to question the country's future, while the long-term returns from the market have been variously disappointing or unimpressive for nearly two decades.

China's approval of a ground breaking $586bn stimulus package was a clear sign of the country's avowed commitment to build a ‘harmonious society' that balances the need to maintain economic growth while protecting the environment and society

Last year saw remarkable stabilisation and recovery in equity markets which led the subsequent global economic revival.

Keynes' advocacy of fiscal stimulus to revive an economy from recession is well documented. For obvious reasons it has also been fiercely debated over the past two years, so it is somewhat ironic communist China could stake a claim to being the most Keynesian...

In Chinese culture, the tiger's vivid stripes symbolise the balanced forces of yin and yang. It is perhaps appropriate the Government, while continuing to provide support for the consumer, has chosen this year to take steps to avoid the imbalances that...

Gartmore China Opportunities fund manager Charlie Awdry has increased exposure to exporters despite Beijing's tightening economic policy.

India is set to become a financial powerhouse within the next 15 years. By Nitin Jain, principal fund manager, Kotak Mahindra (UK) Ltd

Investment Week Conjecture

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is the world's third largest trading block with a GDP that has doubled since 1997

Increases in exports of soy beans and iron ore helped China overtake the US as Brazil's largest trading partner.