SEOUL/BANGKOK/JAKARTA -- Several governments in Asia have embarked on high-speed rail developments to boost economies and enhance prestige, but such high-investment projects come with considerable risks.
Pioneered in Japan and popularized in China, high-speed rail can spur economic growth by integrating different areas into one economic zone.
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