Economy of Asia 1219314 224733730 2008-07-10T04:49:08Z Driftwoodzebulin 189361 removed pointless pause {{Unreferenced|date=November 2007}} {{update}} {| style="margin: 0 0 1em 1em; width:300px; float:right;" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" |+ <big>'''Economy of Asia'''</big><br><small>During 2003 unless otherwise stated</small> |- |Population: | 4 billion (2002) |- |[[Gross domestic product|GDP]] ([[List of countries by GDP (PPP)|PPP]]): |[[US$]]18.077 trillion |- |[[Gross domestic product|GDP]] ([[List of countries by GDP|Currency]]): | $8.782 trillion |- |GDP/capita ([[List of countries by GDP (PPP) per capita|PPP]]): | $4,518 |- |GDP/capita ([[List of countries by GDP (Nominal) per capita|Currency]]): | $2,195 |- |Annual growth of <br> per capita GDP: | |- |Income of top 10%: | |- | [[Millionaires]]: | 2.0 million (0.05%) |- |[[Unemployment]] | |- |Estimated female<br> [[income]] | |- | align="center" colspan="2" | <small>Most numbers are from the [[UNDP]] from 2002, some numbers exclude certain countries for lack of information.</small> |- | align="center" colspan="2" | {{World economy infobox footer}} |} The '''[[economy]] of [[Asia]]''' comprises more than 4 billion people (60% of the [[world population]]), living in 46 different [[state]]s. Six further states lie partly in Asia, but are considered to belong to another region economically and politically. As in all world regions, the wealth of Asia differs widely between, and within, states. This is due to its vast size, meaning a huge range of differing cultures, environments, historical ties and government systems. The largest economies in Asia in terms of nominal [[Gross domestic product|GDP]] are [[Japan]], [[China]], [[India]]. Economies range from Japan, as the world's second largest economy by nominal GDP, to Cambodia as one of the poorest. In terms of GDP by [[purchasing power parity]], [[People's Republic of China|China]] has the largest economy in Asia and the second largest economy in the world, followed by [[Japan]], [[India]] as the world's third, fourth largest economies respectively. ==Economic development== ===Ancient and medieval times=== Asia was relatively rich in the ancient times. [[China]] and [[India]] alternated as the largest economies in the world from 1 A.D to about 1800 A.D. [[China]] was a major economic power and attracted many to the East, and for many the wealth and prosperity of the ancient culture of [[India]] personified South Asia, attracting European commerce, exploration and colonialism. The [[Silk Road]] became the main East-West trading route in the Asian hitherland while the [[Straits of Malacca]] stood as a major sea route. In the Straits of Malacca, [[Sultanate of Malacca|Malacca]] established itself as an important port in Asia. ===Pre-1945=== Prior to [[World War II]], most of Asia was under [[colonialism|colonial rule]]. Only relatively few states managed to remain independent in the face of constant pressure exerted by European power. Such examples are [[Siam]] and [[Japan]]. [[Japan]] in particular managed to develop its economy due to a reformation in the 19th century. The reformation was comprehensive and is today known as the [[Meiji Restoration]]. The Japanese economy continued to grow well into the 20th century and its economic growth created various shortages of resources essential to economic growth. As a result the Japanese expansion began with a great part of [[Korea]] and China annexed, thus allowing the Japanese to secure strategic resources. At the same time, [[Southeast Asia]] was prospering due to trade and the introduction of various new technologies of that time. The volume of trade continued to increase with the opening of the [[Suez Canal]] in the 1860s. [[Manila]] had its [[gallion]] or Manila gallion wherein products from the [[Philippines]] were traded to Europe. The [[Philippines]] was the first Asian country to trade with Latin America via [[Mexico|Acapulco]]. Tobacco, coconut, corn, and [[sugar trade]] was the most in demand during that time. [[Singapore]], founded in 1819, rose to prominence as trade between the east and the west increased at an incredible rate. The [[United Kingdom|British]] colony of [[British Malaya|Malaya]], now part of [[Malaysia]], was the world's largest producer of [[tin]] and [[rubber]]. The [[Dutch East Indies]], now [[Indonesia]], on the other hand, was known for its [[spices]] production. Both the British and the Dutch created their own trading companies to manage their trade flow in Asia. The British created the [[British East India Company]] while the Dutch formed [[Dutch East India Company]]. Both companies maintained trade monopolies of their respective colonies. In 1908, [[crude oil]] was first discovered in [[Persian Empire|Persia]], modern day [[Iran]]. Afterwards, many oil fields were discovered and it was learnt later that the [[Mideast]] possesses the world's largest oil stocks. This made the rulers of the Arab nations very rich though the socioeconomic development in that region lagged behind. In the early 1930s, the world underwent a global [[economic depression]], today known as the [[Great Depression]]. Asia was not spared, and suffered the same pain as Europe and the [[United States]]. The volume of trade decreased dramatically all around Asia and indeed the world. With falling [[demand]], prices of various goods starting to fall and further impoverished locals and foreigners alike. In 1941, Japan invaded [[British Malaya|Malaya]] and thus began World War II in Asia. ===1945-1990=== Following World War II, the [[People's Republic of China]] and [[India]], which account for half of the population of Asia, adopted socialist policies. These policies limited the economic growth of the region. In contrast, the economies of superiors [[Japan]], [[South Korea]] and the other tigers [[Taiwan]], [[Singapore]], and [[Hong Kong]]--were economic successes, and the only successful economies outside of North America, Western Europe and Australia. The [[Philippines]] from Post World War II until the late 1960s had the second largest economy in Asia. The Philippine economy during the 1980s was marked by stagnant growth as a result of dictatorship and martial law. One of the most pronounced Asian economic phenomenons during this time - the [[Japanese post-war economic miracle]] greatly impacted the rest of the world. After World War II, under central guidance from the Japanese government, the entire economy was undergoing a remarkable restructuring. Close cooperation between the government, corporations and banks facilitated easy access to much-needed capital, and large conglomerates known as ''[[keiretsu]]'' spurred [[horizontal integration|horizontal]] and [[vertical integration|vertical]] integration across all industries, keeping out foreign competition. These policies, in addition to an abandonment of military spending, worked phenomenally well. Japanese corporations as a result exported and still export massive amounts of high quality products from The Land of The Rising Sun. Another equally amazing economic success story is that of [[South Korea]]'s. The country was left improverished after the [[Korean War]], yet was able to recover at double digit percentiles. Many conglomerates, such as [[Samsung]], [[LG]], [[Hyundai]], [[Kia]], [[SK]], and more grew tremendously during this period. [[South Korea]] has now become the world's most wired and [[high tech]] country in the world. This period was also marked by military conflict. Wars driven by the [[Cold War]], notably in Vietnam and Afghanistan, wrecked the economies of these respective nations. When the [[Soviet Union]] collapsed in 1990-91, many [[Central Asia]]n states were cut free and were forced to adapt to pressure for democratic and economic change. Also, several of the USSR's allies lost valuable aid and funding. ===1991-2004=== After the liberalization of the [[economy of India]], undertaken by then [[finance minister of India|finance minister]] and current [[Prime Minister of India]], Dr. [[Manmohan Singh]], the Indian economy coupled with the Chinese economy to power Asia into being one of the hotspots for world trade. The Chinese economy was already booming under the economic measures undertaken by [[Jiang Zemin]]. Currently, China's Economy topped at 10% growth and India's Economy at around 9%. Asia has started showing its potential. One of the factors was the sheer size of the population in this region. Meanwhile, [[Thailand]], [[Malaysia]] and [[Indonesia]] emerged as the new Asian tigers with their GDPs growing well above 7% per year in the 1980s and the 90s. Their economies were mainly driven by growing exports. The [[Philippines]], also considered a new Asian Tiger, began to open up its economy again in the early in the 90s. Vietnam's economy began to grow in 1995, shortly after the [[United States]] and [[Vietnam]] restored economic and political ties. Throughout the 1990s, the manufacturing ability and cheap labor markets in Asian developing nations allowed companies to establish themselves in many of the industries previously dominated by companies from developed nations. Asia became one of the largest sources of [[automobiles]], [[machinery]], audio equipment and other [[electronics]]. At the end of 1997, Thailand was hit by [[speculation|currency speculators]], and the value of the [[Thai baht|Baht]] along with its annual growth rate fell dramatically. Soon after, the crisis spread to Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, [[Hong Kong]], Singapore and many other Asian economies, resulting in great economic damage on the affected countries (Japan largely escaped the crisis). In fact, some of the economies, most notably those of Thailand, Indonesia, and South Korea actually contracted. This later would be known as the [[Asian financial crisis]]. By 1999, most countries had already recovered from the crisis. In 2004, parts of Sumatra and South Asia were severely damaged by [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake|an earthquake and the subsequent tsunami]]. The natural disaster wiped out huge amounts of [[infrastructure]] throughout the affected area and displaced millions. <!----''to be completed - dates taken from European version, need to be changed to reflect major economic changes in Asia''---> ===Future=== Asia's large economic disparities are a source of major continuing tension in the region. While global economic powers [[Japan]], [[South Korea]], [[China]], and [[India]] continue powering through, and [[Indonesia]], [[Malaysia]], [[Thailand]], the [[Philippines]], and [[Vietnam]] have entered the path to long-term growth, regions right next to these countries are in need of severe assistance. Given the large number cheap and amply available labor in the region, particularly in [[China]] and [[India]], where large workforces provide an economical advantage over other countries, the rising standard of living will eventually lead to a slow-down. Asia is also riddled with political problems that threaten not just the economies, but the general stability of the region and world. The nuclear neighbors -- China and India -- constantly pose a threat to each other, causing their governments to heavily invest in [[military spending]]. Military intervention by the United States in [[Afghanistan]] and [[Iraq]] has also inflamed extremism and resulted in several terrorist attacks in a number of Asian countries. Another impending crisis is the depletion of [[oil reserves]] in the Middle East. Most of these economies have traditionally been over-dependent on oil and have had difficulty establishing another pillar in their economies. Yet another potential global danger posed by the economy of Asia is the growing accumulation of [[foreign exchange reserves]]. The countries/regions with the largest foreign reserves are mostly in Asia - China (Mainland - $988 billion & Hong Kong - $130 billion, September 2006), Japan ($881 billion, September 2006), Taiwan ($261 billion, September 2006), the Republic of Korea ($228 billion, September 2006), [[Singapore]] ($129 billion, June 2005), India ($200 billion, April 2007). This increasingly means that the interchangeability of the Euro, USD, and GBP are heavily influenced by Asian central banks. Some economists in the western countries see this as a bad thing, prompting their respective governments to take action. The economies of Asia are expected to be unequally divided for a long period of time. [[Far Eastern]] nations such as economic leaders [[China]], [[Japan]] and [[South Korea]] will continue to flourish. Japanese products such as [[Sony]] and [[Hitachi, Ltd.|Hitachi]] are commanding premium prices in the [[western world]]. South Korean conglomerates [[Samsung]] and [[LG]] are respectively the first and second largest in Asia in terms of annual [[List_of_companies_by_revenue|revenues]]. These two rivaling countries are expected to be joined by new economic competitors such as China and India. On the other hand, the [[Middle East]] and a few parts of [[South East Asia]] is and will be in a state of trouble. ==Trade blocs== ===Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation=== The [[Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation]] (APEC) is a group of [[Pacific Rim]] countries who meet with the purpose of improving economic and political ties ===Association of Southeast Asian Nations=== [[Image:Flag of ASEAN.svg|thumb|right|150px|Flag of the [[Association of Southeast Asian Nations]]]] The [[Association of Southeast Asian Nations]] (ASEAN) is a political, economic, and cultural organization of countries located in Southeast Asia. Founded in 1967, its aim is to foster cooperation and mutual assistance among members. The countries meet annually every November in summits. The current member countries of ASEAN are [[Myanmar]] (Burma), [[Laos]], [[Thailand]], [[Cambodia]], [[Vietnam]], [[Philippines]], [[Malaysia]], [[Brunei Darussalam]], [[Singapore]] and [[Indonesia]]. [[Papua New Guinea]] is given an [[observation|observer]] status. In 2005 ASEAN was instrumental in establishing the [[East Asia Summit]] (involving all ASEAN members plus [[China]], [[Japan]], [[South Korea]], [[India]], [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]]) which some have proposed may become in the future a trade bloc, the arrangements for which are far from certain and not yet clear. The [[Asian Currency Unit]] (ACU) is a proposed currency unit for the ASEAN "10+3" economic circle. (ASEAN, the mainland of the [[People's Republic of China]], [[Japan]], and the [[Republic of Korea]]). ===Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement=== The [[Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement]] (CEPA) is an economic agreement between the [[People's Republic of China]] and both the [[Hong Kong]] SAR government (signed on 29 June 2003), and the [[Macau]] SAR government (signed on 18 October, 2003), in order to promote trade and investment facilitation. The main aims of CEPA are to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barrier on substantially all the trade in goods between the three, and achieve liberalization of trade in services through reduction or elimination of substantially all discriminatory measures. ===Commonwealth of Independent States=== [[Image:Flag of the CIS.svg|thumb|right|150px|Flag of the Commonwealth of Independent States]] The [[Commonwealth of Independent States]] (CIS) is a [[confederation]] consisting of 12 of the 15 states of the former Soviet Union, both [[Asia]]n and [[Europe]]an, (the exceptions being the three [[Baltic states]]). Although the CIS has few supranational powers, it is more than a purely symbolic organization and possesses coordinating powers in the realm of trade, finance, lawmaking and security. The most significant issue for the CIS is the establishment of a full-fledged free trade zone / economic union between the member states, to be launched in 2005. It has also promoted cooperation on democratisation and cross-border crime prevention. ===South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation=== The [[South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation]] (SAARC) is an association of 8 countries of South Asia, namely [[Bangladesh]], [[Bhutan]], [[India]], [[Maldives]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Afghanistan]]. These countries comprise an area of 5 130 746 km² and a fifth of the population of the world. SAARC encourages cooperation in agriculture, rural development, science and technology, culture, health, population control, narcotics control and anti-terrorism. ====South Asia Free Trade Agreement ''(proposed)''==== The [[South Asia Free Trade Agreement]] is an agreement reached at the 12th [[South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation]] summit. It creates a framework for the creation of a [[free trade]] zone covering 1.6 billion people in [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[Nepal]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Bhutan]] and the [[Maldives]]. ==Currency== Below is a '''list of the currencies of Asia''', including all fully Asian states plus Russia, with exchange rates between each currency and both the ''Euro'' and ''US Dollars'' <sup>as of 9th December 2004</sup>. {| class="wikitable" |- bgcolor="#efefef" ! style="width:16em;" | Country ! Currency !! worth in Euro !! worth in USD !! [[Central bank]] |---- |{{AFG}} |[[Afghan afghani|Afghani]] |0.0171287 |0.0228157 | |---- |{{BHR}} |[[Bahraini Dinar]] |1.99136 |2.65957 | |---- |{{BAN}} |[[Bangladeshi taka|Taka]] |0.0125917 |0.0167723 |[[Bangladesh Bank]] |---- |{{BHU}} |[[Bhutanese ngultrum|Ngultrum]] |0.0170095 |0.0226630 | |---- |{{BRU}} |[[Brunei Dollar]] |0.455736 |0.606944 | |---- |{{CAM}} |[[Cambodian riel|Riel]] |0.000305774 |0.000260068 | |---- |{{PRC}} <br> * [[mainland China|Mainland]] * {{flagcountry|Hong Kong}} * {{flagcountry|Macau}} |<br>[[Renminbi]]<br>[[Hong Kong Dollar]]<br>[[Macanese Pataca]] |<br>0.09<br>0.11<br>0.11 |<br>0.12<br>0.13<br>0.13 |<br>[[People's Bank of China]]<br>[[Hong Kong Monetary Authority]]<br>[[Monetary Authority of Macao]] |---- |{{ROC-TW}} |[[New Taiwan Dollar]] |0.0233412 |0.0310945 |[[Central Bank of the Republic of China]] |---- |{{TLS}} |[[US Dollar]] |0.750803 |1 | |---- |{{IND}} |[[Indian Rupee]] |.0175701 |.0253710 |[[Reserve Bank of India]] |---- |{{IDN}} |[[Indonesian rupiah|Rupiah]] |0.0000819210 |0.000109059 |[[Bank Indonesia]] |---- |{{IRN}} |[[Iranian Rial]] |0.0000847274 |0.000112852 | |---- |{{IRQ}} |[[Iraqi Dinar]] |0.000513340 |0.000683737 |[[Central Bank of Iraq]] |---- |{{ISR}} |[[Israeli new sheqel|Sheqel]] |0.172654 |0.229975 |[[Bank of Israel]] |---- |{{JPN}} |[[Yen]] |0.00718413 |0.00956539 |[[Bank of Japan]] |---- |{{JOR}} |[[Jordanian Dinar]] |1.06031 |1.41243 | |---- |{{KAZ}} |[[Tenge]] |0.00576997 |0.00768610 | |---- |{{PRK}} |[[North Korean Won]] |0.341229 |0.454545 | |---- |{{KOR}} |[[South Korean Won]] |0.000711045 |0.000947424 |[[Bank of Korea]] |---- |{{KWT}} |[[Kuwaiti Dinar]] |2.54691 |3.39425 | |---- |{{KGZ}} |[[Kyrgyzstani Som]] |0.0181059 |0.0241177 | |---- |{{LAO}} |[[Lao kip|Kip]] |0.0000692876 |0.0000922935 | |---- |{{LBN}} |[[Lebanese Pound]] |0.000495695 |0.000659979 | |---- |{{MAS}} |[[Ringgit]] | 0.197525 | 0.263219 |[[Bank Negara Malaysia]] |---- |{{MDV}} |[[Rufiyah]] |0.0637958 |0.0849618 | |---- |{{MGL}} |[[Tugrik]] |0.000618514 |0.000823723 | |---- |{{MYA}} |[[Kyat]] |0.135242 |0.180112 | |---- |{{NEP}} |[[Nepalese Rupee]] |0.0105153 |0.0140041 |[[Nepal Rastriya Bank]] |---- |{{OMN}} |[[Omani Rial]] |1.95241 |2.60077 | |---- |{{PAK}} |[[Pakistani Rupee]] |0.0124665 |0.0166064 |[[State Bank of Pakistan]] |---- |{{PSE}} |[[Sheqel]] (Israeli) |0.17 |0.23 |''no central bank'' |---- |{{PHI}} |[[Philippine Peso]] |0.0133941 |0.0178531 |[[Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas]] |---- |{{QAT}} |[[Qatari Riyal]] |0.206213 |0.274786 | |---- |{{RUS}} |[[Russian Ruble]] |0.0267806 |0.0356723 |[[Central Bank of the Russian Federation]] |---- |{{SAU}} |[[Saudi Riyal]] |0.200178 |0.266660 | |---- |{{SIN}} |[[Singapore Dollar]] |0.455762 |0.607083 |[[Monetary Authority of Singapore]] |---- |{{SRI}} |[[Sri Lankan Rupee]] |0.00715451 |0.00953107 |[[Central Bank of Sri Lanka]] |---- |{{SYR}} |[[Syrian Pound]] |0.0143770 |0.0191527 | |---- |{{TJK}} |[[Tajikistani Somoni]] |0.269553 |0.359066 | |---- |{{THA}} |[[Thai baht|Baht]] |0.0189565 |0.0252245 |[[Bank of Thailand]] |---- |{{TKM}} |[[Turkmenistani manat|Manat]] |0.000144365 |0.000192306 | |---- |{{UAE}} |[[United Arab Emirates dirham]] |0.204394 |0.272301 |[[Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates|Central Bank of<br>the United Arab Emirates]] |---- |{{UZB}} |[[Uzbekistani Som]] |0.000715188 |0.000952628 | |---- |{{VIE}} |[[Dong]] |0.0000476064 |0.0000634115 | |---- |{{YEM}} |[[Yemeni Rial]] |0.00409130 |0.00544959 | |---- |} ''Table correct as of 9th December 2004 (see [http://www.xe.com/ucc/full.shtml] for latest)'' ==Economic sectors== ===Primary Sector=== Asia is by a considerable margin the largest continent in the world, and is rich in natural resources. The vast expanse of the former [[Soviet Union]], particularly that of [[Russia]], contains a huge variety of metals, such as [[gold]], [[iron]], [[lead]], [[titanium]], [[uranium]], and [[zinc]]. These metals are mined, but inefficiently due to continued use of poorly maintained, obsolete machinery left over from the communist era. Nevertheless, profits are high due to a [[2000s commodities boom|commodity price boom]] in 2003/2004 caused largely by increased demand in China. Oil is Southwest Asia's most important natural resource. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait are rich in oil reserves and have benefited from recent oil price escalations. Asia is home to some four billion people, and thus has a well established tradition in agriculture. High productivity in agriculture, especially of [[rice]], allows high population density of many countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, southern China, Cambodia, India, and Vietnam. Agriculture constitutes a high portion of land usage in warm and humid areas of Asia. Many hillsides are farmed in a ''terrace'' method to boost arable land. The main agricultural products in Asia include [[rice]] and [[wheat]]. [[Opium]] is one of major cash crops in Central and Southeast Asia, particularly in Afghanistan, though its production is prohibited everywhere. Forestry is extensive throughout Asia except Southwest and Central Asia, with many of the items of furniture sold in the developed nations made out of Asian timber. Fishing is a major source of food, particularly in Japan. ===Secondary Sector=== The manufacturing sector in Asia has traditionally been strongest in the East region - particularly in [[China]], [[Taiwan]], [[Japan]], [[South Korea]] and [[Singapore]]. The industry varies from manufacturing cheap low value goods such as [[toy]]s to high-tech added value goods such as [[computer]]s, [[CD player]]s, [[Games console]]s and [[automobile|car]]s. Major Asian manufacturing companies are mostly based in either [[South Korea]] or [[Japan]]. They include [[Samsung]], [[Hyundai]], [[LG (Korea)|LG]] from [[Korea]], and [[Sony]], [[Toyota]], [[Honda]], and [[Nissan]] from [[Japan]]. Many developed-nation firms from [[Europe]], [[North America]], [[Japan]] and [[South Korea]] have significant operations in the developing Asia to take avantage of the abundant supply of cheap labor. One of the major employers in manufacturing in Asia is the [[textile]] industry. Much of the world's supply of clothing and footwear now originates in Southeast Asia and South Asia, particularly in [[Vietnam]], [[China]], [[India]], [[Thailand]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Indonesia]]. ===Tertiary Sector=== Asia has three important financial centers, located in [[Hong Kong]], [[Singapore]] and [[Tokyo]]. [[India]] has been one of the greatest beneficiaries of the economic boom. The country has emerged as one of the world's largest exporters of software and other information technology related services. World class Indian software giants such as [[Infosys]], [[Tata_Consultancy_Services|TCS]], [[Wipro]] and [[Satyam]] have emerged as the world's most sought after service providers. Call centers are also becoming major employers in India, Philippines, Malaysia, etc. due to the availability of many well educated English speakers. Here again India holds close to 60% of the trade share. The rise of the Business Process [[Outsourcing]] (BPO) industry has seen the rise of India and China as the other financial centers. Experts believe that the current center of financial activity is moving toward "Chindia" - a name used for jointly referring to China and India - with [[Shanghai]] and [[Mumbai]] ([[Bombay]]) becoming major financial hubs in their own right. Other growing technological and financial hubs include [[Seoul]] ([[South Korea]]), [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Malaysia]]), [[Karachi]] ([[Pakistan]]), [[Bangkok]] ([[Thailand]]), [[Manila]] ([[Philippines]]), [[Jakarta]] ([[Indonesia]]), [[Chennai]] ([[Madras]]) ([[India]]), [[Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh|Hyderabad]] ([[India]]) and [[Bangalore]] ([[India]]). ==See also== *[[Asia]] *[[History of Asia]] *[[Geography of Asia]] *[[Commonwealth of Independent States]] *[[List of Asian countries by GDP]] *[[World economy]] *[[1997 Asian Financial Crisis]] ==Economy by country== {{Asia topic|Economy of}} {{Asia topics}} [[Category:Economy of Asia| ]] [[Category:Economies by region|Asia]] [[fr:Économie de l'Asie]] [[zh:亞洲經濟]] [[vi:Kinh tế châu Á]]