Unlike western countries Asia has a particularly hands on approach when it comes to managing the economy. This is no more highlighted than in Taiwan where the central bank inspects deals over a certain amount for signs of currency speculation. A central bank official now wants foreigners to invest some of their equivalent $11bln long positions into the local stock market otherwise leave. Interesting way of doing business. As we know Asia (along with everybody else) wants to export their way to prosperity – currency speculators are not good for business if they are running from long TWD side. This is of course not a new game but one than cannot go on indefinitely.