For all the hype about the rise of the Asian consumer, the recent performance of consumer spending in Asia has been disappointing. The weakness is largely explained by subdued spending in the region’s richer economies dragging down the overall figures. South East Asia, meanwhile, remains a bright spot. This Weekly examines the reasons for the divergence and looks at prospects for consumer spending in the next few years.
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