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The Asian consumer growth story is far from over

Some of the world’s fastest growing consumer markets over the next couple of decades are likely to be in Emerging Asia. Prospect are best in China, India and the Philippines, where rapid income growth should provide a boost to consumer spending. In contrast, high levels of household debt are likely to act as a drag on consumers in Korea and parts of South East Asia. 

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