Question 1

Japan recently deployed a record amount, approximately what value in USD, to support the Japanese Yen over the past month?

Accepted Answer

$73.6 billion

Question 2

According to recent reports, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is planning to increase prices for its 3-nanometer process products. By approximately how much could these prices be raised in the second half of the year?

Accepted Answer

Up to 15%

Question 3

South Korea's exports in the first 20 days of May 2026 saw a significant year-on-year increase. What was the percentage growth, largely driven by the semiconductor sector?

Accepted Answer

64.8%

Question 4

What is the primary downside risk to the ASEAN-6 economies' outlook identified by QNB due to the prolonged US-Israel-Iran conflict?

Accepted Answer

Persistently higher energy costs and supply chain disruptions

Question 5

Hong Kong is considering tax reforms to attract top fund managers, specifically proposing tax breaks on what type of bonus pay?

Accepted Answer

Performance bonuses (carried interest)

Question 6

In April 2026, South Korea's annual inflation rate accelerated to what percentage, up from 2.2% in March?

Accepted Answer

2.6%

Question 7

Which of the following countries saw a significant year-on-year increase in South Korean exports during the May 1-20, 2026 period, with growth exceeding 100%?

Accepted Answer

Taiwan

Question 8

The Bank of Japan is likely to consider a rate hike in June 2026. What is the estimated probability of this occurring, according to traders as of late May 2026?

Accepted Answer

Roughly 78%

Question 9

China's housing market is expected to see a slower pace of price decline in 2026. What is the projected percentage change in home prices for the year?

Accepted Answer

-3.5%

Question 10

As of May 29, 2026, the USD/JPY exchange rate was approximately what value, indicating continued pressure on the Japanese Yen?

Accepted Answer

159.1970

Question 11

Hong Kong's main stock market index, the HK50, experienced a percentage gain over the past year. What was this gain?

Accepted Answer

8.13%

Question 12

South Korea's central bank recently revised its 2026 growth forecast for the Korean economy upward, citing robust semiconductor exports. What is the new projected growth rate?

Accepted Answer

2.6%

Question 13

What is the projected annual GDP growth rate for China in 2026, according to CBRE's forecast, reflecting a strategic shift towards 'high-quality development'?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 4.5%

Question 14

Which sector has outperformed the Hong Kong market over the last week, gaining 3.6%?

Accepted Answer

Information Technology

Question 15

The ASEAN-6 economies are expected to maintain strong fundamentals in 2026. Which specific ASEAN country recorded an exceptional economic expansion of 8 percent in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam

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