Asian stock markets tumble again

Retailer Morgan in administration
Women's clothing store chain Morgan goes into administration, the latest retailer to be hit by the consumer slowdown.

Record Asian market falls in 2008
Asian shares see record falls in 2008 as the financial turmoil and economic slowdown ends the stock market boom.

IMF sees world slowdown next year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts the global economy may not begin to recover until late 2009 or early 2010.

Chinese exports drop in slowdown
Chinese exports fell in November from the same period a year ago for the first time since 2001, data shows.

Asian stocks up on stimulus plans
Asian shares jump on hopes new economic stimulus plans in the US and other countries will boost the global economy.