Reuters
Asia is leading the world out of global recession, but the financial crisis may yet have a dangerous sting in the tail -- the risk of social unrest as unemployment and inequality rise even as economies recover.
Fears of widespread unrest last year failed to materialise, and most Asian economies are now posting impressive growth. But unemployment is a lagging indicator, and many political risk consultancies are warning that 2010 may hold nasty surprises.
"Although we maintain that the crisis has already inflicted its deepest wounds, its impact will continue to be felt throughout 2010," the Economist Intelligence Unit said in a report.
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