For many investors in Asia, gold's role as a source of safety and value has been reinforced over the past year of economic uncertainty.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

At the same time, many companies in Asia source a sizable percentage of raw materials from their own country, so they are paying relatively less for inputs -- yet they sell in U.S. dollars.

CNN: Money & Investing

Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake began looking to Asia as a source of capital, says Mr. McClendon, the CEO.

WSJ: China Foothold in U.S. Energy

Shares dropped 40% between July and October 1997 because recession in Asia threatens major source of revenues, but has since rebounded 30%.

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