Recuperating from the Sars crisis

In spite of the predictions of doom and gloom, Asian economies have come through the severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) crisis rather better than most commentators had feared. You might even say that in many ways, the recent epidemic is now modern history. Markets in the region have recovered their poise and with valuations still looking attractive, we believe there will be further to go as investor confidence grows. This is an attractive environment for investing, not just for long-only investors but for those looking to participate in the strength of regional markets without putt...