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The article presents an economic outlook for Hong Kong, China from 2011-2012. It mentions that the account performance of Hong Kong appears to be reflective of the regional economic landscape wherein the surplus measured an unimpressive 9.7 billion dollar. It also notes that export and import growth for goods will slow to 3.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) and 3.0% from 4.0% and 3.6% respectively in 2012.

The article reports on the regional economic outlook for 2010-2011 for Asian countries. It states that Asian consumers are becoming the main driving force behind global growth, replacing their U.S. and European counterparts. It cites the factors for consumer demand growth including a larger workforce, an improved productivity, and a sound banking system. It mentions a decline in the property prices in Asian economies such as Hong Kong, China and Singapore.

Presents a currency forecast for Hong Kong, China as of January 2004. Factor that contributes to the potential for short-term capital inflows; Event that eases resistance to regional gains against the dollar; Reason for the plan to restrain the Hong Kong dollar.