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Emerging markets have long been thought of as "risky" and many investors have avoided them as more established markets have provided healthy gains. In this new era of investing, however, the game has changed, and the search for higher gains has brought many investors to the emerging markets of Asia.

Lucky for us this is exactly where the best opportunities are coming from right now. This section of InvestorPlace Asia is dedicated to the top emerging markets in Asia today and will allow you to keep up on the latest happenings in a variety of different countries that range from India to Russia, as well as point you to the strongest areas of investment today.

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Two Investment Opportunities in Brazil's Build-Out Await

Robert Hsu, November 17, 2009

We've seen Brazil in the headlines quite often lately -- from winning the 2016 Olympics to the most recent blackouts. In general, though, investor confidence in Brazil's economy and outlook is rising as we've continued to receive good economic news from the country. A boost in the jobs numbers, increasing domestic demand and the necessity of improving the country's infrastructure before Brazil hosts the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games will increasingly benefit my two Asia Edge plays on the coming growth and build-out of Brazil. more...

Hot Money Flowing Into Emerging Market ETFs

Robert Hsu

Hot money has been flowing into ETFs like never before. Investors are realizing that they don't have much exposure to emerging markets and are moving money like crazy to make up for it.

So what emerging market ETFs are performing well this yet? Well, there are several -- In fact, I recommend two of these ETFs in my China Strategy service. more...

Brazil Emerging from Recession

Robert Hsu

Brazil's economy is beginning to emerge from its recession -- and I was pleasantly surprised by their many improving economic numbers. As more emerging economies join China in a return to growth, we'll have more trading opportunities around the world.

The bettering economic numbers, along with Brazil leading Latin America out of the global crisis, definitely helped Brazil with their successful 2016 Olympic bid today. This will mark the first time the Olympic Games will be held in South America. more...

Russia's Economy Remains Weak

Robert Hsu

Not much has changed for the better since I gave my 2009 economic outlook for Russia in January of this year. Though their stock market has had a nice run of it, their economy continues to suffer.

In fact, even Russian officials don't expect their economy to fully recovery until perhaps 2012. For now, I expect Russia's recovery to be volatile and more difficult to predict -- so we'll continue to avoid the country and focus on more profitable opportunities elsewhere in Asia. more...

Japan's New Ruling Party: A Necessary Change?

Robert Hsu

After the worst financial and economic crisis since the Great Depression wreaked havoc on the world, most economies are looking for change. And in many cases, citizens have taken it into their own hands, electing new governments that they expect to bring about this 'change.' Just last week, Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, suffered defeated at the hands of the Democratic Party of Japan in the country's recent election. Whether this is a good move for the country is yet to be determined... more...

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