Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 18

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   HK2023-0032

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: ATO Hong Kong Wraps Up Its 2023 In-Store Retail Promotions; Hong Kong Economic Woes Continue as Exports Fall for 15 Consecutive Months; Hong Kong Losing Fight To Repair Image as Shopping Heaven; Can Hong Kong Revive Fading Nightlife?; Hong Kong Supermarkets, Restaurants Post Signs Stating Seafood Imported from Western Countries as Japan Releases Fukushima Wastewater; Caterers, Suppliers Mull Impact of Ban on Japanese Fresh Food Imports; Hotel Guests Hit Nearly 1.3 Million in July; Food Expo Ends in Sour Taste; Supermarkets ‘Stormed’ Ahead of Typhoon; It’s Time to Send Waste Packing; Hong Kong Bans Aquatic Products from 10 Japanese Prefectures.

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