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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
Hong Kong: Economic and investment overview for Hong Kong. Images sourced from: Google images
Economic Profile: An overview of economic factors; from real GDP growth rate to investment percent of GDP.
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
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
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
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
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
Investment Profile: An over view of investing information from why to future outlook.
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
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
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
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 Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com Images sourced from: Google images
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
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
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
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
Investment Profile: Low Investment Opportunities- Monopolistic Sectors: ? Legal Services Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com Images sourced from: Google images
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 Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com & coface.com Images sourced from: Google images
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
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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Investing in Asia Part 5 of 6

  • 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. Images sourced from: Google images
  • 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 Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com Images sourced from: Google images
  • 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 Compiled by Author from Sources: santandertrade.com & coface.com Images sourced from: Google images
  • 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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Editor's Notes

  • #6: https://knoema.com/search?query=Hong%20Kong%20Real%20GDP%20Growth%20Rate
  • #7: https://knoema.com/loqqwx/china-gdp-growth-forecast-2015-2020-and-up-to-2060-data-and-charts https://knoema.com/search?query=hong%20kong%20employment%20rate
  • #8: http://ieconomics.com/hong-kong-consumer-confidence-forecast http://www.tradingeconomics.com/hong-kong/consumer-confidence/forecast http://ieconomics.com/hong-kong-consumer-price-index-forecast http://www.tradingeconomics.com/hong-kong/consumer-price-index-cpi/forecast
  • #9: http://www.economywatch.com/economic-statistics/Hong-Kong/Inflation_Average_Consumer_Price_Change_Percentage/ http://ieconomics.com/hong-kong-interest-rate-forecast http://www.tradingeconomics.com/hong-kong/inflation-cpi/forecast
  • #10: http://ieconomics.com/hong-kong-foreign-direct-investment-forecast http://www.tradingeconomics.com/hong-kong/foreign-direct-investment/forecast http://www.economywatch.com/economic-statistics/Hong-Kong/Investment_Percentage_of_GDP/
  • #12: https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/establish-overseas/hong-kong/foreign-investment http://www.coface.com/Economic-Studies-and-Country-Risks/Hong-Kong
  • #13: https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/establish-overseas/hong-kong/foreign-investment http://www.coface.com/Economic-Studies-and-Country-Risks/Hong-Kong
  • #14: https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/establish-overseas/hong-kong/foreign-investment
  • #16: https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/establish-overseas/hong-kong/foreign-investment
  • #17: http://www.investhk.gov.hk/setting-up-your-business/find-an-office-in-hong-kong.html http://www.gohk.gov.hk/eng/welcome/ymt_intro.html
  • #18: https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/establish-overseas/hong-kong/foreign-investment
  • #19: https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/establish-overseas/hong-kong/foreign-investment
  • #20: https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/establish-overseas/hong-kong/foreign-investment
  • #21: https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/establish-overseas/hong-kong/foreign-investment http://www.coface.com/Economic-Studies-and-Country-Risks/Hong-Kong
  • #22: https://en.portal.santandertrade.com/establish-overseas/hong-kong/foreign-investment http://www.coface.com/Economic-Studies-and-Country-Risks/Hong-Kong
  • #23: http://www.coface.com/Economic-Studies-and-Country-Risks/Hong-Kong