Asian Quarterly October 2008 [electronic resource]
Language: English Series: Asian Quarterly ; October 2008Publication details: United States Pramerica 2008Edition: Subject(s): LOC classification:- 333.33 $2 22
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 145957-2001 |
Suggests that due to the global credit crunch, Asia's economic growth will slow down in 2009 in comparison to the past several years. Reports real estate transaction activity is falling, Asian banks are lending more cautiously, and that occupancy rates in the region's Class-A office markets peaked in the third quarter. Forecasts that vacancies will rise shortly. Concludes that Asia still offers long-term growth opportunities for multi-national corporations.