HONG KONG's government is preparing to spend "boldly” to shore up the finance hub’s tumbling economy, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in an exclusive interview.
Warning that unemployment is set to edge higher, Chan pledged the annual budget due on Feb. 26 will maintain spending on infrastructure and public services even as it includes additional stimulus.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!