Asia returning to roots as epicentre for growth and prosperity: WEF president

Not withstanding the current lockdown in China, many believe that the world's second largest economy could overtake the US in about a decade. PHOTO: REUTERS
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SINGAPORE - Asia is back, believes World Economic Forum president Borge Brende.

The region is going back to its historical roots as a global powerhouse, an epicentre for growth and prosperity, he said.

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