Hong Kong budget aims to lift COVID-hit economy, halt brain drain

City's financial head says growth forecast to rebound at 3.5% to 5.5% in 2023

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Hong Kong is trying to revive an economy hard hit by COVID-19 control measures, which, along with a crackdown on civil liberties, have sparked a serious brain drain in the territory. © Reuters

PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong on Wednesday announced a new budget with tax cuts, spending vouchers and other measures aimed at boosting an economy hurt by years of pandemic isolation, and repairing the city's international image.

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