Economy
Visa-free access to US proposed
Visa-free access to US proposed
Chief Executive Donald Tsang has asked the US to grant visa-free access to Hong Kong SAR passport holders.
Amended classification for import and export declarations to take effect in 2012
The Customs and Excise Department reminded that import and export declarations for shipments on or after January 1, 2012, must be completed in...
Hong Kong's economy forecast to grow 5% for 2011
Government economist Helen Chan reported a 4.3% YoY growth in the third quarter.
Hu reaffirms support to Hong Kong's stability, prosperity
The central government of China would spare no effort to maintain Hong Hong's economic stability and prosperity, said Chinese President Hu Jintao...
Hong Kong's GDP may have grown 4% in 3Q11
It's a close call as the country may have narrowly missed a technical recession.
Malaysia’s GDP may have grown 4.4% in 3Q11
As the manufacturing sector expanded 3.2% in the months of July and August.
Hong Kong domestic exports plunge 36%
The prices of goods re-exports rose 8.2% over the same period in 2010, while those of domestic exports rose 6.8%.
Women are taking over Asia
On the 31st of October 2011, the 7th Billion World citizen was born. Chances are high that this baby will open its eyes in Asia, as Asia contains 60%...
Malaysia’s industrial production may have risen 2.3% in September
As the country’s strong commodities have offset the poorer performance of its electronics sector.
Christmas season boosts Taiwan exports by 11.7% in October
However, when stripping out the seasonal factors, the value of exports actually slipped 0.5% from September.
China’s inflation may have dipped to 5.8% in October
And the country’s exports are expected to have declined further to 15% in October from 17.1% in September.
Foreign currency reserve assets gain US$4.1b
It has reached US$281.7 billion at the end of October.
Economic uncertainty likely to persist, warns John Tsang
The Financial Secretary said Hong Kong must keep up vigilance against possible external shocks.
HK further promotes IT innovation with science park
Hong Kong introduced a number of measures on both the hardware and software fronts to support its growth, said Secretary for Commerce and Economic...
Indonesia’s GDP may have grown 6.7% in 3Q11
DBS says 6.4% growth for 2011 is attainable as consumer spending has been resilient.
Asia-Pacific CEOs bullish on China for investment
CEOs look to Asia’s domestic markets to drive future revenues as more than 40% of CEOs plan to increase headcount by at least 5%.
Hong Kong losing regional competitiveness by slow implementation of double taxation pacts
Yet signing a Canada-Hong Kong DTA would make Hong Kong a more attractive centre for investment.
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