Hong Kong’s MTR Corp exploring new business model to meet HK$165 billion commitment – reports
[HKFP] - 01/3/2025
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation (MTRC) has been exploring ways to cut costs and diversify income streams as it seeks to fulfil an investment commitment amounting to HK$165 billion over the next decade, local media have reported. Citing an MTRC source, multiple outlets reported on Friday that the (…)
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