Economy

Foreign currency reserves up to over US$282b

That is about nine times the currency in circulation.

Foreign currency reserves up to over US$282b

That is about nine times the currency in circulation.

Is Hong Kong getting cheaper as a location?

Survey shows Hong Kong has dropped 26 places to 58th position in the global ranking - the largest fall of any city in Asia.

Indonesia’s inflation eases to 4.2% in November

Except for food, however, inflation of other categories either held steady or rose higher.

India’s GDP slows to 6.9% in 3Q11

What’s even worse is that inflation is expected to stay elevated for the rest of the year.

Hong Kong’s retail sales may have dropped to 21.5% in October

It seems like less Hong Kongers are raiding the malls.

Hong Kong’s growth to plummet in 2012

UBS warns the country may hit rock bottom in 1Q12.

Hong Kong seen to have HK$35bn budget surplus

Study advised government to employ fiscal resources to enhance competitiveness while helping the disadvantaged.

Japan’s unemployment may have hit 3-year low in October

Standard Chartered expects last month’s unemployment rate to come in at 4.1%.

Warning: Another dip into recession looms

Better chances await Hong Kong IF the US avoids dipping back into recession, China stays on course for a soft landing, and the European debt crisis...

October total exports and imports soar

Yet compared with the three-month period ending October with the preceding three months the value of total goods exports dropped 0.9%.

Thailand’s export growth plunges 16% in October

DBS says GDP growth in 2011 may not be worse than 2.5% if production resumes in full swing in November or December.

Hong Kong and Mainland extends currency-swap pact

The agreement and its expansion seen to allow more flexibility for the development of renminbi business in Hong Kong.

October consumer prices up 5.8%

The Census & Statistics Department said the inflation rate was stable in October after its uninterrupted rise over the past year.

Japan exports drop 4% in October

As the economy is slowing faster than expected in 4Q11, facing the double headwinds of weak global demand and a strong yen.

Hong Kong economic growth forecast down 5%

The growth moderation was caused mainly by a sharp drop in exports towards the end of the quarter.

Thailand’s GDP may plummet 15% in 4Q11

DBS says the country’s recovery from the flood is extremely uncertain.