Asia's 2007 growth hinges on U.S. economy (Reuters)

16th Nov 2006, 08:42 GMT

Reuters - Factors ranging from drought in Australia to slower exports growth in Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan are set to slow economic expansion in most Asian countries in 2007, a Reuters poll shows. Still, economists say the regional slowdown will be mild, provided Asia's main export markets, including the United States, maintain decent growth rates.