Region well placed to survive economic slowdown
Paul Mooney, chief economist at development agency One NorthEast, said last night that the region is ``remarkably well placed'' to survive the economic slowdown currently worrying business leaders across the UK.
Speakers at a seminar have underlined the need for enhancing regional trade among the South Asian countries, saying that the region is rich in resources and yet it is facing significant stress and shortage in water, food and energy sectors.