There are 6.3 billion people living on this planet and half of them are in Asia. The authors support the idea that the demographic, cultural, social, and economic forces in that part of the world will position Asia as the most important driver of global economic growth. There is a tectonic shift taking place and farsighted open-minded investors will be the ones to benefit the most. To succeed in today's markets, you must think globally. Farsighted investors will realize enormous profits by investing in companies that benefit from Asia's historic economic transformation. The authors offer specific, actionable investment advise on many companies and also go into specific details on countries in the region and point out why investors should prefer one over the other. The book offers powerful support for several provocative claims- that India, not China, is Asia's best investment destination; that the price of gold is poised to explode; and much more. The authors illuminate global economic changes that are likely to decide the ultimate fate of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency; and present an insightful, up-to-the-minute overview of the crucial security issues every investor must understand, regardless of where they invest. Asia is now the world's No. 1 growth story. Farsighted investors will realize enormous profits by investing in companies that benefit from Asia's historic transformation. In "The Silk Road to Riches", a team of world-class financial analysts and newsletter editors point you to the right companies, the right sectors, and the right strategies. You'll learn how to leverage Asia's accelerating integration into the world economy...profit from the pressure that Asia's growth is placing on commodities and resources...anticipate changing needs of Asian consumers in financial services, health and pharmaceuticals, communications, and many other industries. The authors offer powerful support for several provocative claims: that India, not China, is Asia's best investment destination; that the price of gold is poised to explode; and much more. They illuminate global economic changes that will decide the fate of the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency; and present an up-to-the-minute overview of crucial global security issues every investor must understand, no matter where they invest.