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Many Asian countries have not been as badly affected by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars) as initially feared, according to Baring Asset Management (BAM). The firm is optimistic about the medium to long- term investment opportunities available in the region, especially by Asian emerging countries. BAM estimates the effect of Sars will result in knocking about half a percentage point off economic growth in Asia for 2003, which ' although significant ' is not enough to derail overall growth in the region. Since April lows, the MSCI All Countries Far East Free ex-Japan Index h...
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