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Between the lines: Is the writing on the wall?Between the lines: Is the writing on the wall?
19-May-2001
Just as Asia has recovered from the last economic crisis there are fears the region could once again be plunged into recession. At the heart of the problem lies the troubled Japanese economy. Although its nationals are still keen to travel, the weaker yen means they are not spending as much as they once did. Are we heading for another Asian economic crisis? Joe Bates reports
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