Paris, 17 February 2010 -- The World Economic Climate Indicator rose in the first quarter of the year for the fourth consecutive time due primarily to positive assessments of the current economic situation in Asia, but the expectation of a continued rise in unemployment, and other factors, raised concerns about the strength of the recovery.   FULL STORY

Manila, 15 January 2010 -- Growth in the People's Republic of China (PRC) is set to surge this year as the global financial crisis fades, and policymakers will need to consider tightening measures to prevent potential overheating of the economy, said a new study commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).   FULL STORY