AutofactsFAPPresentation10-09-01Excerpts（英文版）.ppt21

Asia-Pacific Automotive Outlook
Asia-Pacific Business Environment
Asia-Pacific, despite its challenges, remains undoubtedly the largest growth potential region in the world
Asia is witnessing strong, but fragile, recovery dependent on the ability to export and maintain economic and political stability
However, it remains vulnerable to aftershocks following the 1997/98 economic crisis since recovery is based on unsupported loans
The weakening US economy will directly affect profit levels in Asia as the US is a major destination for exports
Future growth lies in emerging Asia-Pacific markets
China/India domestic demand continues to grow spurred by a growing middle-class
Success of AFTA will allow for increased inter-regional business among ASEAN members
South Korea’s growing domestic demand and increased exports are key to its growth
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