'SAR debts still at very manageable level'
[RTHK] - 02/27/2025
The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui said the SAR's debt levels are still at a very manageable level, and that the government has maintained close contact with global credit rating agencies relating to its financial position. Hui's remarks came after Financial (…)
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[HKFP] - 27/02/2025
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[HKFP] - 27/02/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 27/02/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 27/02/2025
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[HKFP] - 27/02/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 27/02/2025
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[HKFP] - 27/02/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 27/02/2025
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[HKFP] - 27/02/2025
