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How bad were the Q1 data for emerging Asia?

Most of Asia reported weak GDP growth in the first quarter of this year, due mainly to weak export demand. The crisis in the euro-zone is likely to weigh heavily on Asia this year. However, the eurozone crisis is by no means the only worry for Asia. A hard landing in China is also a major risk factor.

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