2006 was a challenging year for Asia, which saw external environment of persistently high crude oil prices, rising global interest rates (accompanied by continuous monetary tightening starting the second quarter) and increasing competition from emerging markets, all threatening to derail regional growth momentum.
Nevertheless, sound macro policies management, coupled with strong fundamentals, have led to resilient regional economies. Asia is poised to drive global growth this year against a slowing global economic backdrop.
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