Two things stand out about 2009. The first is that the main scenario for next year is grim. The second is that uncertainty over the coming year’s course is greater than at any time since the Y2K bubble.
The Q4 update will follow in the weeks following our Asia Forecast Updates in November. The book summarises the regional outlook to 2015 and highlights the key issues underpinning growth.
These papers are based on presentations and discussion at peer group briefings through the year, supported by one-on-one interviews, research and analysis.