Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 17

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   HK2023-0030

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: U.S. Food Companies Return to FoodExpo After Three-Year Hiatus; Hong Kong’s Economic Recovery Softens in Second Quarter; Trade Volume External Merchandise Lowers in June; Hong Kong Plays Host to 3.6 Million Travelers in July; Mid-Year Population Increases 2.1 Percent; Macau Tourism Industry Sees Increasing Number of Tours Group; Macau Forecast 2024 Deficit Despite $25.6 Billion on Expected Gaming Revenue; Evening Shows Key to Night Economy; Halal Eateries Hold Key to ASEAN Push; Hong Kong-Macau Cross Boundary Good Vehicles Using the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to Start on August 8; Smuggled Goods Including Frozen Wagyu Beef and Dried Shark Fins Worth $2.4 Million Seized.

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