Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 20

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   HK2023-0034

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: ATO Hong Kong Continues Promotion of U.S. Sustainable and Organic Food Products; Tourism Board Offers One Million Sets of Night Treats Vouchers to Visitors to Boost Night Economy; New Night Market Coming to Temple Street in November; Hong Kong’s Unemployment Rate Stays at 2.8 Percent; Hong Kong Rental Market Heats Up; Hong Kong Dethroned by Singapore as World’s Freest Economy in Latest Report; Airport Flies High on Accolades; Economic Group Suggests Vigilance Despite Smooth Macau Economy; Ferry Services to Facilitate Cross-border Travel to Hengqin; Macau Hotel Occupancy Peaks in Summer; F&B Sector Records Revenue Surge.

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