1.   As for Japan, while the country is emerging from a four-year economic slowdown it still faces serious problems, particularly its weak banking system.

2.   Asian countries have emerged from downturns before and concluded that they had no choice but to introduce more competition to their markets.

3.   Genuine Reality gives an illuminating look at America after the Civil War as the country emerged from its own economic and spiritual depression into a world-bullying confidence.

4.   If Thailand follows through on a package of reforms dictated by the IMF, Camdessus said, the country will emerge with a stronger, healthier economy.

5.   Japanese government bonds were little changed, as investors had expected confirmation the country is emerging from a four-and-a-half year slump.

6.   Japanese bonds fell from last Friday as a better-than-expected economic report increased expectations the country has finally emerged from almost five years of slow growth.

7.   Japanese government bonds were little changed as investors had expected confirmation the country is emerging from its slump.

8.   Now, after two painful years, most Asian countries are emerging from recession faster than expected.

9.   South Korean stocks rose on optimism the country is emerging from its financial crisis.

10.   Still, many stocks were lifted by continued signs the country is emerging from a yearlong recession.