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A handful of leading firms from emerging industries are expected to receive preferential policy packages and set up operations in Hong Kong within the “next couple of months”, the city’s finance chief has said, as part of efforts to attract investment.
In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po provided an update on the city’s drive to draw international and national brands and strategic enterprises to set up business in Hong Kong through dedicated preferential arrangements.
“We are in close discussions with a few. We hope to conclude this as soon as possible and make the announcement. The target is in the next couple of months,” Chan said.
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