Mers outbreak cuts sharply into S Korea growth

South Korea's economic growth has been hit sharply by both the Mers outbreak and continued weak exports.

If China's Economy Slows, What Happens To Its Healthcare Plans?

For the last decade, guessing when China’s economy will slow down has been something of a sport. Much of this is because such a moment, or as those most pessimistic have long argued, an “inevitable” domestic financial crisis, would test the Beijing Model.

Vietnam's 'tiger' economy losing its roar

The Ben Hai river running through this small mountain village in central Vietnam marks the 17th parallel, what was the dividing line between North and South Vietnam prior to the exit of US troops and the communist victory in 1975.