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Reports on developments concerning the economy of Macau, China as of June 2003. Gross domestic product growth; Impact of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak; Tourism price index; Property glut; Increase in unemployment; Trade deficits.

Focuses on the economic policy of Hong Kong, China as of June 2003. Emergency measures to relieve economy hardship amid the outbreak of Severe Respiratory Syndrome; Ineffective loan scheme; Unveiling of a plan to restore international confidence; Budget deficit.

Reports on political developments in Hong Kong, China as of June 2003. Scandal involving financial secretary Antony Leung; Criticism against government's handling of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak; Unpopularity of the chief executive; Controversy over proposed Article 23 legislation.

Provides 2003-2004 outlook for the economy and politics of the Hong Kong, China. Domestic politics and enlargement; International relations; Policy trends; Fiscal policy; Monetary policy; International assumptions; Inflation; Exchange rates; External sectors; Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. INSET: SARS and Asia.

Reports on political developments in Singapore as of June 2003. Effect of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome; Cabinet reshuffle; Fight against terrorism; High prison population; Appointment of Alami Musa as head of Islamic Religious Council of Singapore.

Focuses on the economic policy of Macau, China as of June 2003. Revenue target; Adverse impact of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak; Casino developments; Government decision to shelve light railway project.

Discusses developments concerning politics and government in Macau, China as of June 2003. Concerns and response to the regional outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome; Increase in violent crimes.

The article presents data on the performance of various commodities in South Africa as of June 2003. Crude oil prices and platinum registered a decline. Gold prices has risen due to dollar weakness and buying in Asia as a result of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) crisis.

Reports on the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in China. Statistics on deaths from SARS; Evaluation on the extent of the problem in rural areas.

Focuses on the efforts of the Hong Kong government to stabilize its currency affected by the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome in China in 2003. Gross domestic product growth forecast for 2003; Conditions included in the economic support package of the government; Dilemma on government support through fiscal policy.

Reports on the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak on Taiwanese dollar (TWD) performance in Taiwan in 2003. Support of the Central Bank of China to maintain the TWD index; Increase in industrial production in March 2003; Assessment of the economic future of China.

The article focuses on political and economic conditions in Singapore as of May 2003. The prime minister, Goh Chok Tong, says he intends to resign before the next elections. A continuing threat to the Singapore economy is Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a deadly pneumonia-type illness that has infected more than 3,300 people in 24 countries around the world. Singapore's main stock index, the Straits Times Index, dropped 4.0% in the first four weeks of April 2003. Singapore has the strongest financial system, and banks, in the region.