HONG KONG’S economy lost at least HK$2.8bil (US$356mil) over the past six days, according to local analysts and business leaders, with visitor numbers in free-fall and the city’s rail network crippled by rampaging anti-government protesters.
Experts who spoke to the Post on Monday said the damage to certain business sectors – such as retail, dining, transport and hotels – could exceed HK$1.9 billion over the three-day holiday weekend.
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