Civil service pay freeze ‘should not affect Hong Kong’s private sector too much’

Civil service pay freeze ‘should not affect Hong Kong’s private sector too much’

[South China Morning Post] - 02/27/2025

Not many companies are expected to follow suit despite industry observers agreeing measures are necessary to tackle the city’s deficit.



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