November 3, 2009
We're winding down our six-week discussion on the hottest sectors in Asia, so today I'll talk about an area that China has been making headlines over -- commodities. China has been snapping up natural resources around the world, and much of the country's massive stimulus package went towards infrastructure projects that boosted demand for raw materials.
So we'll take a look at how China is driving the recovery in commodity prices. More specifically, in this week's Asia Insider let's take a look at just a few of our opportunities in oil, gold and iron ore and how they're benefiting from the economic recovery in China. Read
Healthcare: The Hottest Topic of 2009When talking about the hottest sectors of 2009, no discussion would be complete without healthcare. It's has probably been one of the hottest topics of 2009, given countries around the world debating healthcare reform plans.
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Rise of Netizens in AsiaContinuing our six-week discussion on industries and sectors in Asia, this week we turn to the Internet industry. This sector is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing sectors in China today. In the past 10 years, China's Internet user population has grown by more than 1,400%. And with 338 million users -- number-one in the world -- and only a 25% penetration rate, there's still incredible room for even more growth.
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Under the Radar Profits in one of China's Fastest Growing SectorsOver the past couple of weeks, we've looked at China's transportation industry -- specifically the automobile sector and the travel and tourism market. This week, we're going to switch gears and focus on an industry that's growing faster than China's economy -- education.
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A Rise in Chinese TourismThroughout Mainland China, Chinese are enjoying an eight-day National Day holiday. This year is a particularly special time for the Chinese as it marks the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. And many Chinese are celebrating by visiting some of China's most popular tourist destinations.
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