1. The Ministry of Commerce has sped up its general survey on large commercial centres and added capital resources to the survey questionnaire.
2. The survey involved filling in a questionnaire and independent investigation, according to the report.
3. The survey also found up to 17 per cent of the questionnaire respondents would likely pursue higher study to enhance their ability and competitiveness.
4. HSBC's survey was based on questionnaire replies from more than 420 manufacturing companies.
5. The HSBC survey is based on questionnaire replies from more than 420 manufacturing companies.