Economy
Korea’s GDP growth may have eased to 2.3% in 3Q11
Korea’s GDP growth may have eased to 2.3% in 3Q11
As investments in the manufacturing segment have declined due to worries about global recession.
Next Scheme $6,000 phase to start Oct 23
3.15mn registration forms had been received as at Oct 20.
September Hong Kong prices up 5.8%
During the first nine months of 2011, the Composite CPI up 5.1% a year earlier.
Hong Kong sees 5.9% increase in foreign companies operation
24% of the 6,948 respondents said they plan to expand their business in Hong Kong in the next three years.
Taiwan’s export order growth may have dropped to 3.2% in September
The declining demand from China has been a big drag on the country’s exports since the beginning of this year.
Government proposes Competition Bill amendments
The Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development aims to push for the amendment to tackle SMEs’ concerns.
Companies Registry 2010-11 profit reaches $226mn
The launching the e-Registry has seen 143,797 new companies being incorporated.
China’s economic growth eases to 9.1% in 3Q11
On the other hand, industrial production posted a surprising growth of 13.8% in September, having been driven by the heavy industries.
August domestic exports plunge by 24.9%
Yet compared with the first eight months of 2011, the volume of total goods exports up 5.5% while the volume of goods imports rose 7.1%.
China’s GDP may have surged 9.4% in 3Q11
As the country’s external trade has been resilient, with exports advancing 20.5% this quarter.
Hong Kong September exchange fund falls by $45bn
Of the $2.13tn Exchange Fund's foreign assets, Monetary Base amounted to $1.06tn.
Malaysia’s inflation may have risen to 3.4% in September
Domestic inflationary pressure will likely keep inflation above 3% for the rest of the year.
China’s export growth plummets to 7-month low of 7.1% in September
HSBC views a soft landing ahead for the country despite weakening export demand from the West.
Malaysia’s industrial production expands at six-month high of 3% in August
The rebound was led by an upswing in the index heavy weight manufacturing, which rose 4.8%.
Tsang: $1bn fund to boost enterprises
The chief executive also aims to consolidate the city’s position as Asia’s creative hub.
CE Tsang proposes regulatory regime boost
Plan includes mandating listed corporations to disclose price-sensitive information.
India’s industrial production may have dropped to 5% in August
However, the main problem for India right now is its unceasing inflation as fuel prices are raised despite falling global oil prices.
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