Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 2

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   HK2023-0004

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: Hong Kong’s International Wine & Spirits Fair Returns; 2023 Economic Turnaround Predicted for Hong Kong; Hongkongers Optimistic About Household Finances But May Still Cut Back Spending; First Cruise Arrives in Hong Kong; Macau’s January Daily Gross Gaming Revenue Estimate Revised Upward; Food Trucks Offered More Flexible Contracts; Mainlanders Return to Hong Kong Shopping; Hotel Bookings Surge; Hong Kong Retail Trade Improved; Optimistic Outlook for Hong Kong Exports; Hong Kong Resumes Hamster Imports; ATO Bids Farewell to Agricultural Specialist Caroline Yuen.

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