Are Asian economies bottoming out?

2point6billion.com, 26 Mar 2009, Nazia Vasi
A recent rise in shipments for Taiwan and Singapore and a growth in exports for Vietnam, South Korea and Thailand have lead analysts to think the worst for Asia might be over. The decline in exports of most Asian nations eased in February as regional trade resuscitated for South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam.
Nonetheless, economists warn of being over optimistic. The trade numbers could be misleading due to several factors. One reason could be that the week long lunar new year holiday celebrated in Korea, China, ­Taiwan and Vietnam fell in January this year, rather than February like last year
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