Economy
Hong Kong's exports edged up to 4.8% y/y in 2Q14
In line with better Chinese trade.
Asia equipped with high levels of defences to weather El Niño, food inflation
However, the risks should not be understated.
Cross-border investment turnover in Asia Pacific surged by 109% QoQ in 2Q14: CBRE
Largest total recorded since global financial crisis.
ASEAN household debt surged in recent years
Loan growth to other borrowers outpaced.
Investment sentiment from survey of Hong Kong SMEs crumbled in most sectors
Although index reading is still positive.
Survey of Hong Kong SMEs reveals cost pressures are easing
China’s targeted policy loosening easing financial pressures.
Here are the 3 sub-indices that dropped in Hong Kong SME survey
Suggesting a more broad-based economic recovery.
Hong Kong SMEs set sights on a better Q3
This, after a soft start to 2014.
Here's solid proof that emerging Asia isn’t necessarily ‘under-investing’
Hopefully, “growth pessimism” will just be misplaced.
High cost of logistics in China to spur demand for sophisticated services
The future is bright for industry players.
Why Hong Kong inflows are getting unsustainable
Enjoy the liquidity while it lasts.
Investment market sentiment picks up in Q2
Thanks to some eye-catching deals.
Hong Kong dollar falls to 7.751
It shows ample liquidity in the market.
Differing expectations on home prices by HK households likened to US housing bubble experience
A small group can make an impact.
URA hits HK$2.3b deficit in last financial year
Its long-term financial stability is also threatened.
What firms fear: Aggressive regulation stifles Asian businesses’ growth
Singapore is the region’s most severe regulator.
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