This paper examines the unfolding of the US subprime-generated turmoil and its potential spillover on emerging Asia … given underlying weaknesses in the region's financial systems. Rapid financial globalization also poses new challenges as …

By the middle of this century, Asia's elderly population is projected to reach 922.7 million, and its share of … population 17.5%, from just 4.1% in 1950. Within the next few decades, Asia is poised to become the oldest region in the world … requires a big head-start. This paper analyzes the impact that aging is having in Asia, examines the policy options for dealing …