Hong Kong Infrastructure Report Q1 2009

Publication Date	February 2009
Publisher	Business Monitor
Product Type	Report
Pages	75
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	BMI03362

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Summary

In December 2008, Hong Kong's CLP Holdings announced that it is considering investing in two new nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 2,000MW at Daya Bay Nuclear power plant (NPP) in China.

Mainland China is a fruitful market for nuclear power, and CLP has a large portfolio in generating capacity in the country. According the South China Morning Post, as reported by China Knowledge, CLP announced that it is conducting a feasibility study of the viability of investing into two nuclear reactors.

In November 2008, Hong Kong became the second Asian economy behind Singapore to officially enter recession, after GDP contracted by a seasonally adjusted 0.5% q-o-q in Q308 to compound the 1.4% decline recorded in the previous quarter. BMI still believes that growth in the construction sector will be in the positive side, although the total value forecast has been revised downwards as anticipated as the economy continues to suffer from recession, looming job cuts and is forecast to reach US$16.3bn 2013.

Hong Kong achieves a score of 59.6 in our Business Environment Ranking. It is boosted by having the highest score in the region for financial infrastructure and legal framework. With minimal barriers to entry, Hong Kong's construction market is renowned for being extremely competitive. Low tax rates, a stable political environment as well as its strategic location make Hong Kong an attractive investment destination. The SAR is also known for its relatively low levels of corruption. Despite its impressive country structure, it only manages seventh place in our BR Ranking because of its little spending on construction so far.

Content

Executive Summary
Market Overview
Hong Kong
Global Overview
Mega-Urban Regions: Opportunities And Challenges For Infrastructure
Mega-Urban Regions: Investment Opportunities And Risks
- Table: The World's 30 Largest Urban Agglomerations
The Economic Implications Of Urbanisation
- Table: The World's Richest Cities In 2020 By GDP
- Table: The World's Fastest-Growing Urban Areas
SWOT
Hong Kong Infrastructure SWOT
Hong Kong Political SWOT
Hong-Kong Economic SWOT
Hong-Kong Business Environment SWOT
Major Infrastructure Developments And Key Projects
Transport Infrastructure Overview
Airports
Ports
Road And Bridge Networks
Rail Networks
Energy and Utilities Infrastructure Overview
New And Ongoing Projects
Power Plants And Transmission Grids
Construction Overview
New And Ongoing Projects
Residential Construction
Tourism Construction
Major Projects
- Table: Hong Kong Major Infrastructure Projects - Transport
- Table: Hong Kong Major Infrastructure Projects - Utilities
- Table: Hong Kong Major Infrastructure Projects - Cosntruction
Industry Forecast Scenario
Economic And Construction Data Table
Business Environment
Regional Overview Asia Pacific
Hong Kong: Business Environment Rating
- Table: Regional Infrastructure Business Environment Ratings
Limits Of Potential Returns
Risk To Realisation Of Potential Returns
Project Finance Ratings: Outlook For Asia Pacific
- Table: Design and Construction Rating
- Table: Commissioning and Operating Rating
- Table: Overall Project Finance Rating
Legal Framework
Labour Force
Foreign Direct Investment
Tax Regime
Macroeconomic Outlook
- Table: Hong Kong - Economic Activity
Political Outlook
Company Monitor
CLP Power Hong Kong
CLP Power Hong Kong
Country Snapshot: Hong Kong Demographic Data
Section 1: Population
- Table: Demographic Indicators, 2005-2030
- Table: Rural/Urban Breakdown
Section 2: Education And Healthcare
- Table: Education, 2002-2005
- Table: Vital Statistics, 2005-2030
Section 3: Labour Market And Spending Power
- Table: Employment Indicators, 2001-2006
- Table: Consumer Expenditure, 2000-2012 (US$)
- Table: Average Annual Wages, 2005-2012
BMI Forecast Modelling
How We Generate Our Industry Forecasts
Construction Industry
Sources
Business Environment
Ratings Overview
- Table: Infrastructure Business Environment Indicators
Project Finance Ratings Methodology
Operating Risks Commercial Construction
Operating Risks Energy and Utilities
Operating Risks Transport