Prospects 2015
Asia Pacific
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China's economy
The economy is firmly established on a slowing trajectory -- and it is too early to assume that this slowdown is benign
_350.jpg "John Kerry speaks during a news conference at the 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in Naypyidaw, Myanmar (Reuters/Nicolas Asfouri/Pool)")
Japan
A snap election could give Abe new momentum, but he will face pressure to follow through on promises of economic reform
_263.jpg "Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at his official residence in Tokyo (Reuters/Issei Kato)")
China politics
Xi wields ever greater power at home, while expanding China's influence abroad -- both bring dangers in their wake
The Koreas
Both Koreas are drifting as the economic outlook darkens and promising international initiatives come to nothing
Alternative energy
Low gas prices will imperil some alternative energy projects, but long-term trends still favour the industry
India
With the economy showing signs of recovery, expectations for Modi's political and reform strategies are rising
Asia-Pacific
Our unique guide to the quarter ahead for strategists and senior executives
South-east Asia
ASEAN countries face drags on growth in 2015 while policy challenges loom
