Commuters wait for the bus in Central. Photo: Dickson Lee
Opinion
Opinion
Editorial
by SCMP Editorial
Relief measures must not be ruled out as the cost of living increases
Looming transport fare and power tariff increases underline the harsh reality that Hong Kong is not insulated from global economic fluctuations. While Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has ruled out another round of wage subsidies for businesses, the hardship facing Hongkongers must not be underestimated