Will sell stake in John Hanock Tianan unit to focus on Manulife-Sinochem
Recent data indicate Asia is showing huge increases in economic production and GDP growth
Visit promotes the strength of the Canadian financial sector
Recovery should set in by second half of 2009, but money managers are guarded on India, Taiwan and Thailand
Money managers are betting on companies that will benefit from infrastructure spending; avoiding export-sensitive industries
International retailers receive a large portion of their revenue from China operations
Emerging middle class needs banking and insurance services; a culture of saving lends itself to investing and planning
Indices track currencies in China and India
China is adjusting to U.S. slowdown by increasing its exports to Europe and other Asian countries
Move would bring capital, expertise, innovation, experience and efficiency