FS says government moving to improve sentiment
The Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, says the government is speeding up its efforts to improve consumer sentiment, as the global economy shows signs of weakness. Writing on his official blog, he pointed to the government's campaign to revive Hong Kong's nightlife, which, he said, aimed to offer the public more leisure options. "We must unlock potential demand in different areas and at various levels, utilising the characteristics and ambiance of different festivals to bring fresh catalysts and energy to the market," he said.  He said visitor arrivals in August had risen to 80 percent of pre-Covid levels, and that efforts were underway to restore flight capacity at Hong Kong International Airport.