Hong Kong and Singapore Economy

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Hong Kong And Singapore Economy Shannon Vauthier AIU Online Abstract Countries all over the world face the economy with strengths and weaknesses. This paper is going to explain some of the strengths in the economy for Hong Kong and Singapore. After explaining the strengths, the paper will give an opinion as to which strength would be better for a typical firm in both countries. Hong Kong And Singapore Economy Many people around the world wonder why Hong Kong and Singapore have a strong economy. Hong Kong and Singapore are known as newly industrialized countries (NIC). Newly industrialized countries are considered to have not reached status as being developed however; they have exceeded other countries in the same category as other countries. The countries have more of an urban economy instead of being part of the agriculture economy. These countries are still developing and expanding today, while establishing themselves in the global economy. Hong Kong, the country focuses on having a banking system that cannot get hacked, there not being debt on the public, a sound legal system established, enough foreign exchange reserve, measurements to stop any corruption, and having ties to main land China that are really close. Singapore, focuses on trade-orient markets being highly developed, being open to most of world to do business with, corruption is at a minimum level, being pro-business, and having taxes at low for the country. Trade Associations In July of 1997 Hong Kong became part of the “Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (HKSAR),” (Trade and Industry Department, 2013). With being in this group Hong Kong is open to a business that is regional and having financial stability for the future. Hong Kong is has a close relationship with Singapore for trading and also main land China. This is important because there are many
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