Hong Kong trade body hails liquor tax cut but some firms find little to cheer about
[South China Morning Post] - 10/21/2024
Activities and interest around liquor trading have ‘significantly increased’ since the tax cut was announced, says Trade Development Council’s Sophia Chong.
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