It's been a month since the 25th anniversary of the 1997 Asian financial crisis which wreaked havoc in much of East Asia and Southeast Asia. 

What were the fundamental impact of the crisis to the region's economic policies and what lessons can we take away from it as concerns of another economic crisis draws near? Russell Napier, author and cofounder of the think tank ERIC explains.

Produced by: Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Philip See

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Categories:  economy,  markets

Tags:  asian financial crisis,  south east asia,  inflation,  recession,  economic crisis,