BY ALEX FRANGOS
HONG KONG -- Asia has led the world out of the global economic downturn thanks in part to a welcome burst of consumer consumption. It appears the spending spree will continue into 2010.
Strong government stimulus programs enacted during the depths of the crisis helped spur domestic economic activity across the region. Most of Asia's economies are growing and private consumption has been key. China, India and South Korea are rebounding smartly, a step ahead of the U.S. and Europe.
Now some see consumer spending in Asia picking up support from more than stimulus. Businesses are showing profits. Unemployment rates ...
