Economic and investment overview for Hong Kong from real GDP, to growth rate, to the future outlook for investing.

1. Investing in Asia:
An overview of economic factors and investment potentials for seven
countries in Asia.

2. Table of Contents:
Page Title: Page Number:
Investing in Asia Overview 3
Countries Overview 9
Indonesia 10
Economic Profile 11
Investment Profile 17
China 30
Economic Profile 31
Investment Profile 37
Japan 51
Economic Profile 52
Investment Profile 58
Malaysia 74
Page Title: Page Number:
Economic Profile 75
Investment Profile 81
Hong Kong 94
Economic Profile 95
Investment Profile 101
South Korea 114
Economic Profile 115
Investment Profile 121
Singapore 135
Economic Profile 136
Investment Profile 142
Work Cited 155

3. Hong Kong:
Economic and investment overview for Hong Kong.
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4. Economic Profile:
An overview of economic factors; from real GDP growth rate to investment
percent of GDP.

5. Economic Profile:
Real GDP Growth Rate-
3.1%
2.6%
2.4%
2.2%
2.4%
2.6%
2.8%
3.0%
0.0% 0.5% 1.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% 3.0% 3.5%
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Real GDP Growth Rate:
Compiled by Author from Sources: knoema.com Images sourced from: Google images

6. Economic Profile:
Work Force Indicators-
3.4%
3.3%3.3%
3.2%
3.1%
3.0%
3.0% 3.0%
2.8%
2.9%
3.0%
3.1%
3.2%
3.3%
3.4%
3.5%
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Unemployment Rate:
3.7
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.8
3.70
3.72
3.74
3.76
3.78
3.80
3.82
3.84
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020
Employed Persons:
In Millions
Compiled by Author from Sources: knoema.com & tradingeconomics.com Images sourced from: Google images

7. Economic Profile:
Consumer Indicators-
107.3
105.8
101.5
101.9
101.6 101.6
102.0
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020
Consumer Confidence
Indicator:
93.9
98.0
100.8
104.7
106.8
117.0
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020
Consumer Price Index:
Compiled by Author from Sources: ieconomics.com & tradingeconomics.com Images sourced from: Google images

8. Economic Profile:
Economic Indicators-
0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
1.1%
1.5%
4.8%
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020
Interest Rate:
4.3%
3.9%
3.8%
3.5% 3.5% 3.5%
4.0%
3.8%
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Inflation Rate:
Compiled by Author from Sources: economywatch.com & ieconomics.com & tradingeconomics.com Images sourced from: Google images

9. Economic Profile:
Investment Indicators-
$1.5
$1.6
$1.6
$1.7 $1.7
$1.9
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020
Foreign Direct Investment:
In Trillion of USD
23.8% 23.7% 23.7% 23.7%
23.6%
23.5%
23.0%
22.6%
22.8%
23.0%
23.2%
23.4%
23.6%
23.8%
24.0%
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Investment
Percent of GDP:
Compiled by Author from Sources: economywatch.com & ieconomics.com & tradingeconomics.com Images sourced from: Google images

10. Investment Profile:
An over view of investing information from why to future outlook.

11. Investment Profile:
Why Invest?
An international leader in terms of export and as a services center
Has a sound economy and an efficient financial and banking system
Favorable tax measures
Transparency of local institutions
High-quality infrastructures
Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com & coface.com Images sourced from: Google images

12. Investment Profile:
Why Invest?
Political stability and freedom of information
Availability of qualified human resources as well as its
advantageous geographical location in Asia
Successful specialization in services
Robust and transparent banking sector
Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com & coface.com Images sourced from: Google images

13. Investment Profile:
Government Regulation-
A fee territory for investments that is encouraged by the government
Has a favorable taxation policy and light legislation
Foreign companies can be set up freely and register their brands
Directors of companies don't have to be a citizen nor a resident of Hong Kong
Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com Images sourced from: Google images

14. Investment Profile:
Foreign Investment Protection-
Member of the
Multilateral
Investment
Guarantee Agency
International
Controversies
Registered by
UNCTAD
Bilateral Investment
Conventions
• Currently negotiating
agreements with Chile,
Singapore, and Russia
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15. Investment Profile:
Government Aid-
There are no direct
incentives for foreign
investment
The government believes Hong
Kong already offers very attractive
advantages
Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com Images sourced from: Google images

16. Investment Profile:
Locations to Invest In-
Central & Western District:
The Trade and Financial hub
of Hong Kong
Known for skyscrapers &
seemingly endless luxury
malls and shops
Wan Chai District:
A combination of a major
commercial district and a
trendy residential area
Features a public
transportation system
including railways, buses,
mini buses, trams, and
ferries to across the bay
Yau Tsim Mong District:
A treasure-house for the arts
and culture- The hub for
cultural development
Several transportations
systems converge here:
Railways, the harbor
crossings, ferries, and major
commercial highways
Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com Images sourced from: Google images

17. Investment Profile:
Investment Opportunities-
High Potential Sectors:
Franchise
Cosmetics
Electronic Components
Architectural Services
Clean Construction Material
Environmental Technologies
Tourism
• Airport
• Social Housings
• Social Security
Privatizatio
n Programs:
Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com Images sourced from: Google images

18. Investment Profile:
Investment Opportunities-
Corporate Services Retail Sale
Information
Technologies
Telecommunications
Electronics and
Biotechnology
Tourism
Transport
The Key Sectors of the National Economy:
Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com Images sourced from: Google images

19. Investment Profile:
Low Investment Opportunities-
Monopolistic
Sectors:
• Legal Services
Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com Images sourced from: Google images

20. Investment Profile:
Risks of Investing-
High cost of
real estate and
work space
The excessive
importance of
the financial
sector
A questionable
future when
fully integrated
with the People's
Republic of
China
The economy is
vulnerable to
China’s
slowdown in
activity and
world trade
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21. Investment Profile:
Risks of Investing-
Industry is
completely
delocalized to
mainland
China
Growing
competition
from mainland
China in the
services
sector
Rising
inequalities in
the territory
Lack of
transparency
of financial
data
Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com & coface.com Images sourced from: Google images

22. Investment Profile:
Future Outlook-
Activity is expected to
be affected by the US
Federal Reserve's
gradual hike in key rates
The tightening of
monetary policy and
steps being taken to
contain the property
bubble are expected to
affect the property
market
The main driver will be
Household consumption,
but it is expected to
slow despite
employment holding
firm and wages rising
Investment is also likely
to slow due to property
prices and pressure on
the construction sector
The economy is expected to slow:
Compiled by Author from Sources: coface.com Images sourced from: Google images

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