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South China Morning Post on 2023-10-08 10:41

Steady improvement in Hong Kong’s economy since start of year, finance chief says, with spending surging to 90% of pre-Covid levels

City’s appeal to foreign businesses has grown, with 76 European firms opening offices since start of year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.

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